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Florida executes man convicted of raping and killing a woman 3 decades ago
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of raping and killing a woman three decades ago after kidnapping her from a supermarket parking lot was executed Tuesday in Florida. Anthony Wainwright, 54, receive...
Jun 10, 2025

Forward Adam Klapka, Calgary Flames agree to two-year contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Adam Klapka to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.25 million. Klapka, six foot eight and 235 pounds, had six goals and ...
Jun 10, 2025

Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be 'a crime': FIFA vice president
VANCOUVER - A vice president of soccer's global governing body says moving the Vancouver Whitecaps would be "a crime" and negatively impact the city's reputation after it hosts games at next year's Wo...
Jun 10, 2025

Argentina's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for ex-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
BUENOS AIRES (AP) - Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld the six-year prison sentence on corruption charges for former President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner. De Kirchner governed for eight years aft...
Jun 10, 2025

CP NewsAlert: BC Ferries picks Chinese shipyard to build four new boats
BC Ferries has chosen a Chinese shipyard to build four new ferries for its passenger fleet, with the first arriving by 2029. CEO Nicolas Jimenez says BC Ferries won't release the cost of the contract ...
Jun 10, 2025

Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate
THREE HILLS - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is winning applause but also facing pointed questions from party members ahead of three byelections. Smith, in her role as United Conservative leader, appe...
Jun 10, 2025
Sask. NDP critical of governments reverse on U.S. alcohol ban
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) announced Tuesday that it will begin buying U.S. alcoholic beverages once again."The action will allow SLGA to sell existing inventories of US-produ...
Jun 10, 2025

Edmonton Oilers look to turn Stanley Cup final page after emphatic Game 3 loss
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Oilers did their best to turn the page. Edmonton took the ice for practice less than 24 hours after a disastrous 6-1 loss in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final to the Florida Panthe...
Jun 10, 2025

Ideson, Forrest headline Curling Canada's candidates for 2026 Paralympic team
OTTAWA - Curling Canada has announced its pool of candidates for its 2026 Paralympic Winter Games team. Canadians have finished in the medals in five straight Paralympic Games, with gold in 2006, 2010...
Jun 10, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire emergency
SQUAMISH - The District of Squamish north of Vancouver has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control wildfire that it says poses an imminent threat to people and property. More comi...
Jun 10, 2025