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Top-ranked Deguchi named to Canada's judo team over Tokyo bronze medallist Klimkait
MONTREAL - Top-ranked Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi will make her Olympic debut at this summer's Paris Games, while Jessica Klimkait will not get a chance to build on the bronze medal she won three ...
Jun 27, 2024

Macklin Celebrini set to for NHL draft after taking road less-travelled
LAS VEGAS - Rick Celebrini and his family had a decision to make. The well-known physiotherapist in the Vancouver area, with a resume that included working alongside Canadian Olympians, basketball ico...
Jun 27, 2024

Higher share of foreign workers became permanent residents in recent years: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says foreign workers have been making the transition to permanent residency at higher rates in recent years. A new report from the federal agency shows that between 2016 and...
Jun 27, 2024

Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18
OTTAWA - The defence chief's office says a change-of-command ceremony for the country's top military commander is set for July 18. Gen. Wayne Eyre announced plans last January to retire from the post....
Jun 27, 2024

Oklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984. Richard Rojem, 66, received a three-drug lethal injection at the...
Jun 27, 2024

Take a Moment in Sask Parks: June 26 - July 9
Visitors can enjoy an entire summer of camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with laught...
Jun 27, 2024

CBC's Scott Russell retiring following Paris Games, ending a nearly 40-year career
Veteran CBC sports broadcaster Scott Russell will retire following his coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the network announced Thursday. Russell will host CBC's Bell Paris Prime...
Jun 27, 2024

Nunavut judge sentences Toronto woman to 3 years prison for Inuit identity fraud
IQALUIT - A Nunavut judge has sentenced a Toronto woman to three years in prison in a case of Inuit identity fraud. Karima Manji, who is not Indigenous, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,00...
Jun 27, 2024

In the news today: WestJet cancelling flights, and Ottawa's dental plan to expand
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... WestJet cancels flights after second strike notice WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by...
Jun 27, 2024
Rainfall warnings issued for parts of central Saskatchewan
Break out the umbrella - rainfall warnings are in effect for much of central Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued the warnings Thursday morning for areas in and around Saskatoon, Kindersley and Humb...
Jun 27, 2024