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Nadal beats Canada's Shapovalov to give Spain sixth Davis Cup title
MADRID - World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 7-6 (7) on Sunday to give Spain its sixth Davis Cup title and deny Canada its first. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.,&...
Nov 26, 2019

Secret documents reveal how China mass detention camps work
The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there "to prevent escapes." Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominan...
Nov 26, 2019

NYC commuters enjoy Thanksgiving feast on subway car
NEW YORK - Thanksgiving came early for a group of New York City commuters who enjoyed a holiday feast on a subway train. Video footage shows riders standing behind a white-clothed table covered with p...
Nov 26, 2019

Don't be alarmed: emergency alert system test coming Wednesday
OTTAWA - Don't be alarmed - it's only a test. Provincial and territorial emergency management systems will send test signals to your wireless device Wednesday, as well as to radio and TV stations. Dep...
Nov 26, 2019

NHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slurs
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The NHL said Tuesday it is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu when he and the Nigerian-born player were in the minors a d...
Nov 26, 2019

Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK - Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks of speculation, the 77-year-...
Nov 26, 2019

Christmas Tree Harvest December 1 - 24
Parks Canada invites local residents to harvest a Christmas tree from the Waskesiu Community Fuel Break (CFB) from December 1 to December 24. Start a new family tradition and help protect Waskesiu fro...
Nov 26, 2019

New Year, New Faces and New Ideas – Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club
Parliamentary Procedure WorkshopThe Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club is excited for another great 4-H year. We have a number of new members and new families who are both new to our Club and to the 4-H pr...
Nov 26, 2019 More Photos at the End of the Article

Teamsters say they have reached a tentative deal with CN, work set to resume
MONTREAL - Teamsters Canada says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. to renew the collective agreement for over 3,000 conductors, trainpersons and yard workers. The...
Nov 26, 2019

North Battleford High School Teachers Play Students for a Day
The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet), a Canadian and international leader in glycomics research based at the University of Alberta, is hosting a hands-on workshop for high school teachers in Nort...
Nov 26, 2019