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Mustangs continue to sign players for the future
For the fourth time in the last 10 days, the Melfort Mustangs have announced a commitment of a future player.Their newest commit is forward Asher Watson.Watson, a 2007-born Avonlea, Sask. product, has...
May 05, 2025

Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 to go home
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally who've returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass...
May 05, 2025

Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d'Italia
Canadian rider Derek Gee, who turned heads with his breakthrough ride in the 2023 race, returns to the Giro d'Italia this week. This time, the 27-year-old from Ottawa looks to make his mark in the gen...
May 05, 2025

NDP national council scheduled to meet Monday night to pick interim leader
OTTAWA - The NDP national council is scheduled to meet tonight to pick an interim leader. Jagmeet Singh announced on election night that he would step down as soon as an interim leader was chosen. The...
May 05, 2025

The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging the UAE funded RSF rebels
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The top United Nations court on Monday dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the ...
May 05, 2025

The perception of Brad Marchand is one thing. Reality, the Florida Panthers have learned, is another
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Brad Marchand is many things. Sarcastic, most definitely. A pest on the ice, absolutely. Someone who doesn't mind a little bonus physicality, goes without saying. His "lit...
May 05, 2025

Leafs, Panthers open Round 2 of NHL playoffs tonight in Toronto
TORONTO - The second round of the National Hockey League playoffs gets underway tonight at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who knocked off Sunshine St...
May 05, 2025

In the news today: Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff ...
May 05, 2025

Complainant to continue testifying at hockey players' sexual assault trial
A woman who prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue testifying at their trial today. The woman, who cannot be identifie...
May 05, 2025

Complainant to continue testifying at hockey players' sexual assault trial
A woman who prosecutors allege was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue testifying at their trial today. The woman, who cannot be identifie...
May 05, 2025