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A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA - Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Here is the list of notable Canadians: Companion Pierre Boivin - Montreal (This is a promotion within the orde...
Dec 18, 2024
Indiana law shrouds executions in secrecy, prompting new pushes for public oversight
From public hangings in the town square to lethal injections witnessed by journalists, executions historically have mostly been carried out with at least some public scrutiny. Indiana was expected to ...
Dec 18, 2024
In the news today: Trudeau taking time to reflect: Liberal minister
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau taking time to reflect: Liberal minister Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect ...
Dec 18, 2024
Toronto recreational soccer team calls on league to change gender inclusion policy
TORONTO - A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league's gender policy, which temporarily excluded non-binary players from women's teams, has sparked a bigger conversa...
Dec 18, 2024
Man convicted of quadruple homicide is put to death in Indiana's 1st execution in 15 years
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana man convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fianc decades ago was put to death Wednesday, marking the state's first execution in 1...
Dec 17, 2024
Russia says suspect detained in killing of senior general in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian intelligence agency said Wednesday that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow. The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrai...
Dec 17, 2024
Man convicted of quadruple homicide is put to death in Indiana's 1st execution in 15 years
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana man convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fianc decades ago was put to death Wednesday, without any independent witness, marking...
Dec 17, 2024
Russia says suspect detained in killing of senior general in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian intelligence agency said Wednesday that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow. The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrai...
Dec 17, 2024
Lowry scores late goal to help Jets sink Sharks 4-3
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Adam Lowry scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation, Kyle Connor had two goals, and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a third-period deficit to beat the ...
Dec 17, 2024
Bruins finding their bearings as season progresses
CALGARY - After a slow start to the season, the Boston Bruins are starting to find their groove. Slumping Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored in overtime as the Bruins ca...
Dec 17, 2024