Author Archives:
Quebec fugitive killed in Mexican resort town, RCMP say
MONTREAL - RCMP are confirming that a fugitive wanted by Quebec provincial police has died in Mexico, in what local media are calling a murder. Mathieu Blanger had been on the run since Quebec provinc...
Dec 23, 2024
Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada's governing council expects its second straight outsized interest rate cut helped it turn a corner in its fight to tame inflation, but it is watching the economy closely am...
Dec 23, 2024
Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation. A mid-day adjustment to Trudeau's itiner...
Dec 23, 2024
Makar, Nylander, Laine are named NHL’s three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander and Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine were named the NHL's three stars for the week ending Dec. 2...
Dec 23, 2024
Melfort Mustangs ranked second in country at Christmas break
The Melfort Mustangs' 15-game winning streak has inched them up the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL)'s Top 20 rankings. The Mustangs are now ranked number two in the nation, thanks to their 26-4-0...
Dec 23, 2024
A new French government is named after the previous one collapsed in a budget fight
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron's office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country's budget. Newly ...
Dec 23, 2024
Injured Toronto captain Matthews out for second straight game as Leafs face Jets
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss his second consecutive game Monday against the Winnipeg Jets due to an undisclosed injury. Matthews also sat out Saturday's game against...
Dec 23, 2024
Year In Review: Coroner's inquest held in Melfort
The Coroner's inquest into the murders on James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon in 2022 was held in Melfort in 2024. The inquest took place at the Kerry Vickar Centre from Jan. 15 to 31 and delved into t...
Dec 23, 2024
An ex-Washington police officer is convicted of lying about leaks to the Proud Boys leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - A retired police officer in the nation's capital was convicted Monday of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group. ...
Dec 23, 2024
Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of record
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great...
Dec 23, 2024