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Political parties need strong privacy rules, independent oversight, commissioner says
OTTAWA - The federal privacy commissioner says it would be a mistake to give political parties the ability to govern the way they manage Canadians' personal information. Changes proposed in the latest...
May 03, 2023

Oakdale's spirit adds sense of community to upcoming RBC Canadian Open
One of the biggest moments of Ben Silverman's golf career was thanks, in part, to the efforts of a member at Oakdale Golf and Country Club. Now he has an opportunity to return the favour by shedding a...
May 03, 2023

Black Montrealer sues police after being handcuffed over suspected theft of own car
MONTREAL - A Montreal man is suing the city's police force and two of its officers for $125,000 after being handcuffed and detained by officers who suspected he had stolen his own car. Brice Dossa, a ...
May 03, 2023

Leafs need to find an answer for Matthew Tkachuk: 'The heart and soul of that team'
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs are quickly learning the same hard lesson taught to the Presidents' Trophy winners. Matthew Tkachuk is a problem. The Florida Panthers winger - a mix of speed, skill, tenacit...
May 03, 2023

CMHA Battlefords branch's Mental Health Awareness Walk sees strong showing
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch took to the streets Wednesday for the Mental Health Awareness Week walk. The event saw a large group of participants this year, under s...
May 03, 2023

A changing of the guard in Canadian diving ahead of Montreal World Cup event
MONTREAL - Canadian diver Caeli McKay has a pretty unusual nickname for a 23-year-old. "I actually get called 'Grandma,'" the Tokyo Olympian from Calgary said Wednesday from the Olympic Pool. "In the ...
May 03, 2023

Stampeders announce receiver Philpot out indefinitely following off-season surgery
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders won't have Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot for the start of training camp later this month. The CFL club said Wednesday that Philpot is sidelined indefinitely as he re...
May 03, 2023

PM's brother denies Trudeau Foundation was involved in foreign interference
OTTAWA - The prime minister's brother says the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation has not been part of any foreign interference attempts by China. Alexandre Trudeau, who has been involved in the founda...
May 03, 2023

Erling Haaland sets new Premier League scoring record
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Erling Haaland set a new Premier League goals record by scoring his 35th of the season in Manchester City's game against West Ham on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Norway striker ...
May 03, 2023

North Stars Bell named finalist for CJHL Top Forward
Coming off a season for the ages that saw him all but sweep the SJHL awards with the scoring title, League MVP, and Player of the Year honours, Battlefords North Stars' forward Kian Bell now has a cha...
May 03, 2023