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FBI and law enforcement respond to 'terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Several people were injured and some may have been set on fire at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, police said. Police said a man was taken into custody in the attack that t...
Jun 01, 2025

'Do your thing:' Jays skipper says Barger showing confidence in the batter's box
TORONTO - There were many offensive stars for the Toronto Blue Jays in their four-game series sweep of the Athletics, but Addison Barger stood larger with his flair for the dramatic. Barger blasted a ...
Jun 01, 2025

Canada's Marco Arop wins short-distance title at Grand Slam Track stop
PHILADELPHIA - Edmonton's Marco Arop won the short-distance title at a Grand Slam Track event after finishing fourth in Sunday's men's 1,500-metre race. Arop finished in a personal-best time of three ...
Jun 01, 2025

Canada Post rejects union's request for binding arbitration to end labour dispute
Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing about 55,000 of its workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers made the re...
Jun 01, 2025

SaskTel services restored in most northern communities
Most communities in northern Saskatchewan have been reconnected with SaskTel services after wildfires damaged some vital equipment. The telecommunications company said that as of 1 p.m. Sunday, crews ...
Jun 01, 2025

Barger's three-run blast keys big eighth as Jays complete sweep of A's with 8-4 win
TORONTO - Addison Barger's three-run homer ignited a six-run eighth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-4 comeback win Sunday to sweep the four-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Barger'...
Jun 01, 2025
Carney names former UN ambassador Blanchard as chief of staff
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his permanent chief of staff on Sunday, appointing Marc-Andr Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, to one of the most powerful posts in Cana...
Jun 01, 2025

1 dead, 11 others injured in North Carolina overnight shooting
HICKORY, N.C. (AP) - At least 80 shots were fired in a North Carolina neighborhood, killing one person and injuring 11 others, authorities said Sunday. The shooting early Sunday took place in Hickory,...
Jun 01, 2025

31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 31 people were killed and over 170 were wounded Sunday as large crowds were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, health officials and witnesses said. Witne...
Jun 01, 2025

Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses
MONTREAL - New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging. The changes are part of Quebec'...
Jun 01, 2025