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Calgary's Wilm takes bronze in 100-metre backstroke at short-course worlds
BUDAPEST - Calgary swimmer Ingrid Wilm picked up her second medal of the short-course world championships Wednesday after finishing third in the women's 100-metre backstroke. Wilm finished in 55.75 se...
Dec 11, 2024

Complaints body probes military police's handling of Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan case
OTTAWA - The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating the military's handling of the case against a former general who was ousted from his high-ranking position after a sexual misconduct...
Dec 11, 2024

Former Raptors Carter, McGrady among 10 limited partners who've joined Bills' ownership group
IRVING, Texas (AP) - NBA Hall of Famers and former Toronto Raptors Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills' ownership group. The noncontrolling, ...
Dec 11, 2024

Montreal snow removal towing operation ends after gunshot fired
MONTREAL - Montreal police say an argument over towing during a snow-clearing operation escalated to the point where a gunshot was fired. No one was injured by the bullet, which was allegedly fired by...
Dec 11, 2024

Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe has willingly returned to the US
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children and was believed to have been in Eastern Europe willingly returned to the U.S. after roughly fou...
Dec 11, 2024

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...
Dec 11, 2024

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...
Dec 11, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls deal
QUBEC - Quebec Premier Franois Legault and his Newfoundland and Labrador counterpart Andrew Furey are set to sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelec...
Dec 11, 2024

Looking back: NHLers and what they would tell their younger selves
Nathan MacKinnon's message would probably be pretty simple. The Colorado Avalanche centre - one of hockey's hardest-working and intense talents - might even let his younger self know it's OK to ease o...
Dec 11, 2024

Trio of soft and cuddly lionhead rabbits siblings up for adoption
NANAIMO - Straight out of a fairy tale, meet a set of adorable lionhead rabbit siblings looking to find their human cuddle buddy.Leon, Lily, and Cinnamon Roll are all extremely friendly and gentle, co...
Dec 11, 2024