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Police search for suspected shooter at University of North Carolina; students warned to stay inside
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - An apparent shooting at the University of North Carolina flagship campus on Monday led to a school-wide alert warning of an "armed, dangerous person on or near campus" and urg...
Aug 28, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays place third baseman Matt Chapman on injured list with finger sprain
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed third baseman Matt Chapman on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger sprain. Infielder Ernie Clement has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and...
Aug 28, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Herdman steps down as Canada head coach, takes TFC job
John Herdman has stepped down as head coach of Canada's national men's soccer team and taken over as coach of Major League Soccer's Toronto FC. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 28, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Police say deadly Montreal fire last March now a criminal investigation
MONTREAL - Police say a fire last March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation. Montreal police say traces of fire accelerants were fo...
Aug 28, 2023

Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say
MONTREAL - Researchers of domestic violence say Canadians should be aware of the signs someone they know may harm members of their own family. Their comments come after a man and two children were fou...
Aug 28, 2023

Okanagan, B.C., transitions to fire recovery, as tally of burned properties hits 189
KELOWNA, B.C. - Officials say the number of properties around Lake Okanagan destroyed or suffering significant wildfire damage has increased to 189, up from 181, as the region in B.C.'s southern Inter...
Aug 28, 2023

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change pronouns
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - California's attorney general sued a Southern California school district Monday over its recently adopted policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children chan...
Aug 28, 2023

Feds mull stopgap plan for formula shortage before overhauling approval process: docs
OTTAWA - An internal memo shows the federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to store shelves while it overhauls the way it is regulated to prevent future shortages...
Aug 28, 2023

N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories legislature is to meet later today to discuss delaying a territorial election set for October because of wildfires. The territory is scheduled to go to the poll...
Aug 28, 2023

Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional tryout agreements ahead of training camp. It's Gagner's third stint with the Alberta club, being draft...
Aug 28, 2023