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Wolf, Hutson, Celebrini named Calder Memorial Trophy finalists
CALGARY - Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf, Montreal defenceman Lane Hutson and San Jose centre Macklin Celebrini are the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player selected "as the...
May 05, 2025

Islanders win NHL draft lottery, Sharks get second pick
The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted over nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick. The Islanders, who ...
May 05, 2025

Buck Pierce poised for first training camp as B.C. Lions head coach
SURREY - Buck Pierce has been to plenty of training camps. This spring will be different. After decades as a player and on CFL sidelines, Pierce is preparing for his first season as head coach of the ...
May 05, 2025

RCMP outlines steps taken to reduce crime in Pelican Narrows
Is there some progress in Pelican Narrows? A state of emergency was declared in 2023 due to the high rate of criminal activity and violence. The crisis was highlighted in a news conference last Februa...
May 05, 2025

RCMP investigate break-in at Birch Hills business
Alcohol, food and some cash were stolen during a break-and-enter that occurred on Friday at a commercial property in Birch Hills. Melfort RCMP are investigating and say the theft occurred at about 2 a...
May 05, 2025

Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament. Canadians el...
May 05, 2025

Carney moving into Rideau Cottage while 24 Sussex remains vacant
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon move into Rideau Cottage, while the official residence of the prime minister at 24 Sussex Drive remains vacant. The Privy Council Office says that "at the...
May 05, 2025

Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
WASHINGTON (AP) - Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President Donald Trump's administration, the Education Department announced Monday. The ...
May 05, 2025

'We will emerge stronger': Legislator praises resilience after festival attack
British Columbia legislator Mable Elmore says people must "continue to wrap our arms around" the Filipino community as it deals with the burden of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy that claimed 11 lives. Elmo...
May 05, 2025

MLSE boss asks disgruntled Toronto FC fans to stick with the struggling MLS team
TORONTO - MLSE president and chief executive officer Keith Pelley has responded to fan frustration over Toronto FC's continued poor performances, acknowledging "there is obviously much more to do" in ...
May 05, 2025