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Canada downs Japan 9-1 in quarterfinal in women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Jennifer Gardiner and Sarah Fillier each scored twice for Canada in a 9-1 quarterfinal win over Japan at the women's world hockey championship Thursday. Claire Thompson had a goal and ...
Apr 17, 2025
Mikey Sullivan savouring life as a pro soccer player since being drafted by TFC
TORONTO - A lot has happened to Mikey Sullivan since being taken out of the University of Pittsburgh by Toronto FC in the second round (39th overall) of the MLS SuperDraft in December. "A player we're...
Apr 17, 2025
One man arrested, another on the run in Big River assault case
Two men wanted in connection to an assault with a weapon in Big River have been identified.Big River RCMP have charged 45-year-old Otis Watier of Lashburn with one count each of break-and-enter, aggra...
Apr 17, 2025
Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics
EDMONTON - Alberta's transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it...
Apr 17, 2025
Colorado man convicted of killing his wife and posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado man was convicted Thursday of killing his wife after prosecutors say he posed as her ex-boyfriend and stalked her. With his marriage falling apart, prosecutors said Daniel Kru...
Apr 17, 2025
Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
TORONTO - An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case. Ontario Court Just...
Apr 17, 2025
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as...
Apr 17, 2025
'Just as I Am': African Children's Choir performs in N. Battleford April 17-18
Ten-year-old Nellys loves to sing. "It's good, we're having a lot of fun," said the young girl, who is a member of the 52nd African Children's Choir. The group has a two-night engagement at Territoria...
Apr 17, 2025
Trump says tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming
U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world today - even as members of his administration continue to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation...
Apr 17, 2025
After Vancouver kickoff, Northern Super League spotlight switches to Toronto
TORONTO - After kicking off in Vancouver, the Northern Super League spotlight shifts to BMO Field on Saturday when AFC Toronto hosts Montreal Roses FC. "It's been a long time coming with the time we'v...
Apr 17, 2025