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Supreme Court upholds sexual assault conviction, affirms refusal of evidence
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a man found guilty of sexually assaulting his long-time partner was not entitled to present evidence about sexual activity they engaged in shortly before the ...
May 24, 2024
Security Council approves resolution decrying attacks on UN and aid workers and demanding protection
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Friday that strongly condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and U.N. personnel, and demands that all combatants protec...
May 24, 2024
Riders’ Mario Alford hopeful to keep wheels turning in 2024
Mario Alford can't wait for training camp to end so he can unleash his "Super Mario" type powers on the field this season."I'm just ready for training camp to be over with so I can get my wheels turni...
May 24, 2024
Warriors chasing one last trophy to cap off historic season
The Moose Jaw Warriors are in Saginaw chasing one last trophy in what's been a storybook year for the team.That trophy is the Memorial Cup, which is quite elusive for teams from the Western Hockey Lea...
May 24, 2024
Outdated rules and mounting losses: Can anything be done to fix Canada Post?
Canada Post needs drastic measures to staunch the fiscal bleeding and revamp its operations after a tough decade, experts say.The Crown corporation lost $748 million before taxes in 2023, its second-w...
May 24, 2024
Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton’s fate, say victims’ advocates
VANCOUVER - Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being atta...
May 24, 2024
Top UN court opens hearing to rule on request to order Israel to halt military operation in Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The top United Nations court opened a hearing Friday to deliver its decision on a request to order Israel to halt its military operation in Gaza and withdraw from the enc...
May 24, 2024
Barcelona says Xavi Hernandez will not return as coach next season
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona says coach Xavi Hernandez is leaving the club at the end of the season. The Spanish club made the announcement Friday after a meeting between club president Joan Lapo...
May 24, 2024
Grey Cup hero Tyson Philpot sees opportunity to be top receiver with Alouettes
SAINT-JRME, Que. - Tyson Philpot looks around training camp and sees an opportunity to be the Montreal Alouettes' No. 1 receiving option. With last year's standout Austin Mack chasing his NFL dream wi...
May 24, 2024
Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson wants more interceptions out of his team this CFL season. Demerio Houston intends to oblige him. The all-star cornerback was ...
May 24, 2024