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Woman arraigned in killing of security guard over virus mask
FLINT, Mich. - A Michigan woman was formally charged Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a store security guard who refused to allow her daughter inside because she wasn't wearing a face mask to protect ...
May 6, 2020

Ambrosie speaking to government committee after financial assistance request
OTTAWA - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will testify at a House of Commons standing committee on finance on Thursday. The appearance on a videoconference will come nine days after news broke that the...
May 6, 2020

Whitecaps' Yordy Reyna breaks physical distancing protocol, enters quarantine
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Yordy Reyna has entered 14-day self-quarantine and been fined after breaking physical distancing protocols. Reyna was captured on video Tuesday taking part in a p...
May 6, 2020

B.C. Premier Horgan reaches out to NHL to offer place to play if NHL returns
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has reached out and offered the NHL a place to play games if the league can find a way to resume its suspended season. Speaking at a COVID...
May 6, 2020

Ottawa Aces rugby league team hopes to have coach in place by end of month
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have narrowed their search for a coach to three candidates, with team chairman Eric Perez saying he expects to name one before the end of the month. The transatlantic rug...
May 6, 2020

Mermaids returning to Montana tiki bar as it reopens
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - For patrons at a Montana tiki bar that has a back wall of a window into a motel swimming pool, it's typical to see mermaids in the water five nights a week. So as the owner of the...
May 6, 2020

Family of slain Mountie issues message of thanks to those who offered support
HALIFAX - The family of a Nova Scotia RCMP officer killed last month while tracking down a multiple murderer has issued a statement to thank those who reached out to offer support. Rela...
May 6, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: British Columbia's reopening plan starts in mid-May
VICTORIA - British Columbia has outlined a gradual reopening of its economy with certain health services, retail outlets, restaurants, salons and museums resuming some operations in mid-May. All ...
May 6, 2020

Alberta bill will support utility providers as customers defer payments
A bill introduced in the legislature Wednesday will allow Alberta electricity and natural gas providers to apply for loans to offset some of the costs of the Utility Deferral Payment Program announced...
May 6, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Rivals join forces on new-look Team Skrlik
Team Skrlik will have a different look for the coming season. Nampa's Kayla Skrlik, along with second Brittany Tran, will be joined next year by a pair of new teammates, Selena Sturmay and Ashton Skrl...
May 6, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith