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Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin help Besiktas lift the Turkish Cup
IZMIR, Turkey - Canadian internationals Atiba Hutchinson and Cyle Larin helped Besiktas add the Turkish Cup to its trophy case with a 2-0 win over Antalyaspor on Tuesday.The cup triumph came three day...
May 18, 2021
S&P downgrades Alberta’s credit rating to “A”
The province's credit rating is taking a hit.Bond-rating agency S&P Global says the "fiscal shock" from the COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened Alberta's finances, which has still not yet recov...
May 18, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. There are 1,338,141 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,338,141 confirmed cases (64,748 active,...
May 18, 2021
First 10 acts qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - After the COVID-19 pandemic halted last year's edition, the Eurovision Song Contest roared back to life Tuesday, spectacularly celebrating not just Euro beats, but also t...
May 18, 2021
Jays in flight in AL East despite injuries, home field changes and tough schedule
About one quarter of the Toronto Blue Jays' season is complete and Canada's only big-league team finds itself right in the mix in the American League East. Considering the team's injury woes, an unexp...
May 18, 2021
Vancouver Canucks weather late barrage, hold on for 4-2 win over Calgary Flames
VANCOUVER - The stakes may be low, but coach Travis Green says his Vancouver Canucks are playing hard to finish out the season. The Canucks took points from a third-straight game on Tuesday, beating t...
May 18, 2021
Police hope to solve cold case murders of two boys in Vancouver with DNA technology
VANCOUVER - Police are hoping DNA technology may help solve the so-called Babes in the Woods murder in Vancouver's Stanley Park seven decades ago. Sgt. Steve Addison said advancements in science, in c...
May 18, 2021
City closes section of Muskoseepi trail north of 68 Avenue due to asphalt cracks
The City of Grande Prairie is closing a section of the walking trail through Muskoseepi Park north of the 68 Avenue bridge due to significant cracks in the pavement.The city says there is no danger to...
May 18, 2021
Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress approved legislation Tuesday intended to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan denun...
May 18, 2021
Hinshaw believes schools are safe, return planned for next week
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the province has reached a COVID-19 vaccination milestone, with more than 50 per cent of the population over the age of 12 getting at least on...
May 18, 2021