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Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death wanted to punish him after he ran from a 2023 traffic stop and thought they could get away with it, a prosecutor said Wedne...
Oct 02, 2024
Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender rule debate
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible. Marci Ien,...
Oct 02, 2024
Calgary Stampeders in danger of missing CFL playoffs for first time since 2004
The Calgary Stampeders' streak of consecutive playoff appearances is in jeopardy. Calgary has made 18 straight trips to the playoffs, which is the longest active streak in the CFL and fourth-longest i...
Oct 02, 2024
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
WASHINGTON (AP) - Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year's presidential race, ...
Oct 02, 2024
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
WASHINGTON (AP) - Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year's presidential race, ...
Oct 02, 2024
Canadian figure skater Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for 'sexual maltreatment'
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended for at least six years for "sexual maltreatment," the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner announced Wednesday. The suspension was list...
Oct 02, 2024
Quebec premier says Ottawa should forcibly relocate half of asylum seekers
PARIS - Premier Franois Legault says the federal government should force asylum seekers arriving in Quebec to move to other provinces, including people who have already settled in the province. Legaul...
Oct 02, 2024
Israel has right to defend itself, but wider war must be avoided: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning Iran's missile attack on Israel, but says the international community must do everything it can to help avoid a bigger regional war. Exchanges of f...
Oct 02, 2024
Edmonton's Wil Bateman continues to grow on Korn Ferry Tour with steady approach
Edmonton's Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Bateman is one of three Canadians competing in this week's Korn Ferry T...
Oct 02, 2024
Blue Jays president Shapiro says GM Atkins will continue in current role
TORONTO - Team president Mark Shapiro says Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will continue in his current role. Shapiro says it was an "incredibly disappointing season," but notes Atkins guided th...
Oct 02, 2024