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NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended roster for FIBA Men's World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men's Baske...
Jul 13, 2023

Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open. ...
Jul 13, 2023

Early-learning and child-care ministers promise to work together to improve workforce
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care say they plan to work together to address workforce challenges. Karina Gould, minister of...
Jul 13, 2023

Deal reached in Montreal cemetery workers' standoff that has left 300 bodies unburied
MONTREAL - The union representing striking maintenance workers at one of the country's biggest cemeteries says a deal has been reached with their employer. The Confdration des syndicats nationaux conf...
Jul 13, 2023

WBL playoffs start Thursday night
The Wheatbelt Baseball League playoffs will start tonight (Thursday, July 13).There had been earlier indications that both semi-final series would start Friday night.The Peace River Stampeders host th...
Jul 13, 2023

Tornado warnings issued for southwestern Quebec, including Montreal Island
MONTREAL - Environment Canada issued tornado warnings Thursday for much of southwestern Quebec, including the Island of Montreal. The weather agency said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunders...
Jul 13, 2023

Ontario horse trainer suspended for suspicious death of racehorse
A racehorse trainer has been suspended from the sport for three years and fined $11,000 for the suspicious death of a horse. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says an investigation found th...
Jul 13, 2023

Toronto FC trades Canadian Kaye to Revolution for Blessing, international slot
Toronto FC traded Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to the New England Revolution for midfielder Latif Blessing and a 2023 international roster slot on Thursday. Kaye, 28, totalled two goals in 30...
Jul 13, 2023

After quick turnaround, Alouettes face extra challenge against undefeated Argonauts
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas knows his team faces a tough challenge against the CFL's only remaining undefeated team. But a win for the Alouettes (2-2) would be that much sweeter heading i...
Jul 13, 2023

Dyck and Wiebe appointed to new committee roles
The provincial government's Economic Diversification Cabinet Policy Committee has two newly appointed members from our area. MLA for Grande Prairie-Wapiti Ron Wiebe and MLA for Grande Prairie Nolan Dy...
Jul 13, 2023