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Netherlands kicks off 4 days of European Union elections across 27 nations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Polls opened in the Netherlands on Thursday to kick off four days of voting in European Union parliamentary elections across the 27 member states that are expected to del...
Jun 05, 2024

At least 4 people killed, 23 injured after trains collide in the Czech Republic, officials say
PRAGUE (AP) - A passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people and injuring 23 others, officials said early Thursday. Interior Minister Vt Ra...
Jun 05, 2024

Screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders, new pediatric guidance says
The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders during routine checkups and other medical visits. The society released new guide...
Jun 05, 2024

The sun rises over Normandy's beaches on D-Day's 80th anniversary
UTAH BEACH, France (AP) - As the sun sets on the D-Day generation, it's rising again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago, kicking off intense anniversary commemor...
Jun 05, 2024

Israel’s military says it targeted 'Hamas compound' in a school. Hamas-linked media says 39 killed
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military said Thursday it targeted what it called a "Hamas compound" inside of a school in the Gaza Strip, an attack Hamas-affiliated media reported killed at least 32 people...
Jun 05, 2024

Kiner-Falefa drives in winning run to give Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff win over Orioles
TORONTO - Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in Cavan Biggio with the winning run in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday at Rogers Centre...
Jun 05, 2024

Toddler killed and mother injured during tornado in Detroit suburb
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) - A tornado killed a 2-year-old boy and injured his mother Wednesday when a tree fell on their house in suburban Detroit, while emergency workers in Maryland were responding to rep...
Jun 05, 2024

New advisory group to provide input on career education opportunities for students
The Government of Alberta plans to establish a new Dual Credit Review Advisory group to strengthen dual credit programming and ensure kids are getting hands-on learning opportunities in their educatio...
Jun 05, 2024

Alberta government to attend American energy conference and promote the province
Representatives from the Government of Alberta will be travelling to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to promote Alberta's energy sector.Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf and MLA Shane ...
Jun 05, 2024

Ranchers turn to top Alberta court in hopes of blocking Rockies open-pit coal mine
A group of southern Alberta ranchers are turning to the province's top court in a final bid to block applications for coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains.Ron Davis, reeve of the Municipal District...
Jun 05, 2024