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Punish Russia for sex crimes against Ukrainian women and children: Ukraine ambassador
OTTAWA - Ukraine's ambassador-designate to Canada says Russia must be held accountable for its troops committing sex crimes, including against children. Yulia Kovaliv told MPs at a House of Commons co...
May 02, 2022

Jets sign GM Cheveldayoff to three-year extension as team heads into busy off-season
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff has been given three more years to get the Winnipeg Jets back on a successful flight path. The general manager confirmed his extension in a Monday press conference betwee...
May 02, 2022

Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings
EDMONTON - Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft says defenceman Darnell Nurse will be a "game-time decision" when Edmonton begins its playoff run against the L.A. Kings on Monday. Nurse, 27, has been sidel...
May 02, 2022

Feds, Ontario invest $1B to retool Stellantis plants to make electric vehicles
OTTAWA - Canada and Ontario are jointly investing more than $1 billion to help Stellantis retool its Canadian auto plants to make electric vehicles. Stellantis, the new company created a year ago by t...
May 02, 2022

It's official: Who's in, who's out of the Conservative leadership race
OTTAWA - The Conservative party says there are six official candidates in the leadership race that will culminate with a winner announced Sept. 10. Candidates had to submit the full $300,000 required ...
May 02, 2022

Supply not an issue for pharmacies giving fourth COVID-19 shots
If you're eligible to get your fourth COVID-19 shot, a pharmacy should be able to get you in quickly.Michael Fougere, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Pharmacy Association, said people shouldn't face any h...
May 02, 2022

Psychiatrist says Quebec Halloween stabbing suspect fell between cracks in system
QUEBEC - A psychiatrist told jurors today that the man accused of Quebec City's Halloween 2020 sword attacks was not considered dangerous enough before the killings to be forced into treatment. Dr. Gi...
May 02, 2022

UEFA removes more Russian soccer teams from its competitions
GENEVA (AP) - Russian soccer teams were kicked out of the Women's European Championship, the next men's Champions League and qualifying for the 2023 Women's World Cup by UEFA on Monday. The latest rou...
May 02, 2022

Riders GM Jeremy O’Day says team can take best available player in CFL draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't believe they need to focus on one position during Tuesday's CFL draft."I think we're in pretty good shape as far as our Canadian talent. I don't think there's an are...
May 02, 2022

Canada's Leylah Fernandez ousted in doubles competition at Madrid
MADRID - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Czech partner Kateina Siniakov have been eliminated in the second round of women's doubles competition at the Madrid Open following a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Slovakia's...
May 02, 2022