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The Latest: Leaders face off in French-language debate, first of two official events
The Latest on the French-language leaders' debate among Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet and Green P...
Sep 8, 2021
Canadian guard Pangos finally NBA-bound, signs two-year deal with Cavaliers
Canadian Kevin Pangos is finally NBA-bound. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the 28-year-old guard, who'd spent the past six years playing in Europe, to a two-year deal on Wednesday, according to his ag...
Sep 8, 2021
Canadian rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama announces his retirement
Canada rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama, who ranks third in career scoring on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old from Richmond, B.C., was Canada's co-capt...
Sep 8, 2021
RCMP investigating various commercial fuel truck thefts in northwestern Alberta
Following an increase in various reported attempts of theft of commercial fuel trucks in northwestern Alberta, the McLennan and Peace Regional RCMP are seeking the public's help in finding out who may...
Sep 8, 2021
RCMP investigating break and enter at Bezanson fire hall
The Grande Prairie RCMP is investigating a break and enter that occurred at the Bezanson fire hall on September 1.At 4:40 a.m. on September 1, the RCMP says a lone suspect entered the Bezanson fire ha...
Sep 8, 2021
Grande Prairie traffic stop leads to firearm charges
A traffic stop conducted on September 5 in Grande Prairie has led to the RCMP laying firearm charges against 31-year-old Garett Nameth from Regina, Saskatchewan.At approximately 1:05 a.m., RCMP conduc...
Sep 8, 2021
Canada star Alphonso Davies clarifies confusing social media post
Injured Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies found himself having to explain a social media post Wednesday on the eve of Canada's World Cup qualifying game against El Salvador. Davies, who flew to Germa...
Sep 8, 2021
Yankees star Derek Jeter inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Derek Jeter was simply Derek Jeter on his special day - smooth as silk. On a cloudy Wednesday afternoon with the temperature in the 70s and a few sprinkles in the air and ador...
Sep 8, 2021
Tories say platform costing shows deficit elimination in 10 years, without cuts
OTTAWA - The Conservative party has released costing for its election platform, just hours before Erin O'Toole is to take part in the first of two official leaders' debates. The party says the costing...
Sep 8, 2021
Federal party leaders simulate debates in rehearsals for head-to-head battles
OTTAWA - Party leaders will have spent weeks simulating debates in preparation for what might prove their biggest challenge yet in the election campaign. According to senior figures who have prepared ...
Sep 8, 2021