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Edmonton Elks sign second-year linebacker Nick Anderson to one-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a one-year extension Wednesday. The deal keeps Anderson with the CFL club through next season. The five-foot-11, 242-pound Ande...
Jun 04, 2025

RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it will "proactively" collect information about possible war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Israel-Hamas armed conflict. In a Wednesday statement, the Mountie...
Jun 04, 2025

Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Wednesday sought to block a Texas law that for decades has given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition ...
Jun 04, 2025

Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Maso...
Jun 04, 2025

Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza
OTTAWA - Ottawa has issued a stronger condemnation of Israel's restrictions on food aid in Gaza as the country's ambassador continues to reject claims that Israel is violating humanitarian law. The fr...
Jun 04, 2025

Argos head coach Dinwiddie says veteran Arbuckle will draw start versus Alouettes
TORONTO - Veteran Nick Arbuckle will be the Toronto Argonauts' opening-day starter. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie said Arbuckle will be under centre Friday night when the Argos visit the Montreal ...
Jun 04, 2025

Canada's Promise David scoring goals and attracting attention with Belgian champions
Soccer has already taken Promise David to Croatia, the United States, Malta, Estonia and Belgium. And the 23-year-old forward from Brampton, Ont., could be on the move again during the summer transfer...
Jun 04, 2025

BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baselo...
Jun 04, 2025

New CFL commissioner Johnston plans to be very visible at start of regular season
TORONTO - Stewart Johnston is set for his first CFL season as commissioner. Just six weeks after replacing Randy Ambrosie, Johnston is preparing to oversee his first regular season. And the 54-year-ol...
Jun 04, 2025

Justice minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser says there will still be mechanisms allowing people to make asylum claims after being in the country for more than a year if the government's border bill passes. ...
Jun 04, 2025