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EU chief visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions in swift aid
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure ...
Sep 19, 2024
Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in 'The Beautiful Dream"
Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. "He's very humble but his influence is as strong as I've ever seen on men,...
Sep 19, 2024
Injury-plagued season continues for Jays' Bichette, now out with fractured finger
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right middle finger fracture. The move, retroactive to Wednesday, essentially ends an injury-pla...
Sep 19, 2024
Veteran Bombers linebacker Bighill to undergo season-ending knee surgery
WINNIPEG - Veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill said Thursday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old posted the injury update on his Instagram ac...
Sep 19, 2024
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Jasper Weatherby to professional tryout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout, the NHL team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old from Portland, Ore., had 12 goals and 13 assists in 66 ga...
Sep 19, 2024
Motorcycle rider dead in crash that closes Highway 1 outside Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY, B.C. - Police in Langley, B.C., say one person is dead in an early morning crash between a car and a motorcycle on Highway 1. Mounties say their initial investigation indicates both vehicles ...
Sep 19, 2024
Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet, Liberal caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership
GATINEAU, Que. - Pablo Rodriguez has resigned as Canada's transport minister and the government's Quebec lieutenant so he can run for leadership of the provincial Liberal party. A senior government of...
Sep 19, 2024
Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has upheld the government's decision that far-right media outlet Rebel News doesn't qualify for journalism tax credits because it doesn't produce enough original content...
Sep 19, 2024
Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the Bloc Qubcois must vote to topple the federal Liberal government next week and trigger an election. Legault called on Parti Qubcois Leader Paul St-Pie...
Sep 19, 2024
Canadiens defenceman Guhle has appendix removed, will be re-evaluated in seven days
MONTREAL - Defenceman Kaiden Guhle has had his appendix removed according to the Montreal Canadiens. The team says he will be re-evaluated in seven days. Guhle was selected 16th overall by Montreal in...
Sep 19, 2024