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In The News for Feb. 6 : How will the loonie fare in 2023?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Feb 06, 2023

China accuses US of indiscriminate use of force over balloon
BEIJING (AP) - China on Monday accused the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon Saturday. The U.S. shot down a balloon off the Carol...
Feb 05, 2023

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A 7.8 magnitude quake knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday and many casualties are feared. At least 10 deaths were reported initially in Tur...
Feb 05, 2023

Siakam, Raptors rally past Grizzlies 106-103 as Morant sits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, including a pair of free throws with nine seconds left, and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-...
Feb 05, 2023

Rodgers, Silverman take pro-am at Pebble as Rose grabs 54-hole lead
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally gets his name on the Wall of Champions behind the first tee at Pebble Beach, joining a long list that includes Tiger Woo...
Feb 05, 2023

Saskatchewan's Kelly Knapp, Jamie Koe of Northwest Territories punch tickets to Brier
Saskatchewan's Kelly Knapp and Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories won their respective men's provincial and territorial curling finals Sunday to advance to the Tim Hortons Brier. Knapp edged Steve...
Feb 05, 2023

Veterans Demski, Darby Jr. both returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Nic Demski is staying home. The veteran receiver signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday that keeps him with is home-town team through 2025. Demski w...
Feb 05, 2023

Phoenix Coyotes assign forward Dylan Guenther to WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Coyotes assigned forward Dylan Guenther to the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds on Sunday. Seattle acquired Guenther's rights from the Edmonton Oil Kings on Jan. 10. Guenther...
Feb 05, 2023

Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m.Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and ...
Feb 05, 2023

Advocates come together to help sailors stuck for months on tugboats in Quebec port
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for 11 sailors who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been detained for months in the po...
Feb 05, 2023