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Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security
OTTAWA - Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses - even those from countries outsi...
Jun 13, 2025

Prosecutors expected to finish submissions today in hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Prosecutors are expected to finish their closing submissions today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham argue...
Jun 13, 2025

Fentanyl czar says government's border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
OTTAWA - Canada's fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government's recently tabled border bill. Kevin Br...
Jun 13, 2025

Goaltender Calvin Pickard again steps up for Oilers at crunch time
SUNRISE - Calvin Pickard had yet to see much action. The Oilers goaltender entered the fray after Thursday's disastrous first period where his team failed to meet the moment and left Stuart Skinner hu...
Jun 13, 2025

Summer McIntosh headlines 28-swimmer Canadian roster for world championship
VICTORIA - Toronto's Summer McIntosh will headline Canada's 28-swimmer roster for the 2025 world aquatics championships in Singapore, Swimming Canada said Thursday night. The 14 female and 14 male ath...
Jun 12, 2025

Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites with explosions booming across Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter...
Jun 12, 2025

Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime for the fourth time this playoffs, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to ...
Jun 12, 2025

Demski has two touchdown catches in Blue Bombers' 34-20 victory over Lions
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the B.C. Lions 34-20 in their season opener on Thursday without starting quarterback Zach Collaros and star running back Brady Oliveira. Collaros was serv...
Jun 12, 2025

Vancouver's Loopy Godinez to face former UFC champion Jessica Andrade in Chicago
Canadian strawweight Loopy Godinez will face former champion Jessica (Bate Estaca) Andrade at UFC 319 in Chicago on Aug. 16. Godinez (13-5-0) is ranked 11th among strawweight (115-pound) contenders wh...
Jun 12, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - There was bad blood at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Not just on the ice. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce...
Jun 12, 2025