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Herdman realistic about Canada's chance at World Cup but says 'anything's possible"
After surviving and surprising on a marathon 20-game World Cup qualifying journey, Canada will learn Friday what awaits this November in Qatar. Whoever they face from Friday's draw in Doha, the Canadi...
Mar 31, 2022

Canadian golfer Corey Conners riding high in March as he returns to Texas Open
Once again, Canada's Corey Conners is rounding into midseason form in March. Conners shot up nine spots to No. 32 on the world golf rankings, matching his personal best, after beating former world No....
Mar 31, 2022

Federal justice minister concerned by secret trial held in Quebec and kept off docket
MONTREAL - Federal Justice Minister David Lametti says reports that a Quebec criminal trial involving a police informant was held entirely in secret and kept off the official court docket are deeply t...
Mar 31, 2022

Federal ministers cite need for international war crimes probe of Russia
OTTAWA - Canada's international development minister says Russia's blocking of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and its bombing of medical facilities should be the subjects of an international war crimes i...
Mar 31, 2022

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, saying in a ruling Thursday that the Republican-led government was using subtle tactics to sup...
Mar 31, 2022

Search for missing Ladysmith teen escalates
LADYSMITH - Police are still unsure on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Payton MacDonald.She was last seen March 15, with Ladysmith RCMP asked to conduct a wellness check on the girl a day later by the ...
Mar 31, 2022

New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is creating a new office to help streamline decisions on hydrogen projects and proposals. Premier John Horgan says the BC Hydrogen Office will also help the...
Mar 31, 2022

Marshall-Rutty to undergo knee procedure as TFC depth at fullback is further tested
Toronto FC's depth at fullback is being tested early in the MLS season. Canadian teenager Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is scheduled to undergo a procedure Friday on his knee after a second scan turned up d...
Mar 31, 2022

Conservative party says membership data is safe after reports of alleged hack
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada says it's confident data about its members has not been compromised following reports of an alleged breach. A spokeswoman for Jean Charest's leadership campai...
Mar 31, 2022

Beijing bronze medallist and Brier champ Gushue to wear Maple Leaf again at worlds
Brad Gushue's team has unfinished business in Sin City. They'll try to keep the distractions to a minimum - including the end-of-season departure of Brett Gallant - as they try to win a world men's cu...
Mar 31, 2022