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Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - Bounding through a darkened city park, a lemur managed to stay one step ahead of police officers armed only with a large towel. Bodycam video shows the two officers' attempts t...
Sep 14, 2023

Woman who was one of eight people to overdose Sunday in Montreal has died: police
Montreal police have announced the death of a 42-year-old woman who was one of eight people who overdosed on Sunday in the city's downtown. Const. Jeanne Drouin says the woman died in hospital Tuesday...
Sep 14, 2023

WestJet union should apologize for trying to 'silence' free speech, Poilievre says
VANCOUVER - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the union representing WestJet cabin crew should apologize for trying to silence free speech. Poilievre used the public announcement system to giv...
Sep 14, 2023

Richie Laryea returns to Toronto FC for first time since leaving for Vancouver
VANCOUVER - For the second time in his career, Richie Laryea is returning to a former club. Laryea joined the Vancouver Whitecaps in August from English Premier League side Nottingham Forest, after hi...
Sep 14, 2023

Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest and weightiest step yet in a long-running investigation into the president's son. Biden is accused of lying...
Sep 14, 2023

Saddle Hills County Township Road 830 to be closed for bridge replacement Sept. 19 - Oct. 10
Drivers in Saddle Hills County should be aware of an extended road closure starting next week.Township Road 830, east of Range Road 84 will be closed to all traffic while bridge replacement work is co...
Sep 14, 2023

Mohawk Mothers seek halt to excavation amid former Montreal hospital grave search
MONTREAL - A group of Indigenous elders known as the Mohawk Mothers are in court today to stop drilling and excavation at the site of a former Montreal hospital where they think unmarked graves may be...
Sep 14, 2023

In Congress, a mounting push to bring Latin American countries under USMCA umbrella
WASHINGTON - Two members of Congress want to invite Latin American countries to join Canada's trade agreement with the United States and Mexico. Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Michael...
Sep 14, 2023

Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts
Quebec Premier Franois Legault will be attending a United Nations climate summit in New York next week. Secretary-General of the United Nations Antnio Guterres invited Legault to attend the UN General...
Sep 14, 2023

Dawson Creek grand opening for Kin Park Multi-Use Outdoor Courts
The City of Dawson Creek is unveiling its brand-new multi use courts on Friday.A grand opening ceremony will be held at the new Kin Park Multi Use Outdoor Courts tomorrow to be attended by the Mayor a...
Sep 14, 2023