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Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two Palestinian sisters in Newfoundland are among families across Canada applying for a limited number of special visas they hope will rescue their loved ones from the Israel-Hamas ...
Jan 09, 2024

Iranian student, denied permit to study in Canada, disputes security danger label
OTTAWA - An Iranian man is challenging the federal government's decision to deny him a permit to study at a Montreal university because he is considered a danger to the security of Canada. A lawyer fo...
Jan 09, 2024

Taiwan’s defense ministry issues an air raid alert saying China has launched a satellite
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's defense ministry has issued an alert saying China has launched a satellite and urging caution. The alert Tuesday comes days before Taiwan has presidential and parliament...
Jan 09, 2024

NHL roundup: Pettersson, Hoglander score twice, Canucks trip Rangers 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place...
Jan 08, 2024

Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13
HOUSTON (AP) - Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan - undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program - compl...
Jan 08, 2024

Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13
HOUSTON (AP) - Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan - undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program - compl...
Jan 08, 2024

Pettersson, Hoglander each score twice as Canucks beat Rangers 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place...
Jan 08, 2024

Zhao advances, Fung bounced at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Stacey Fung of Vancouver was bounced from the Australian Open qualifying round on Monday, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 women's singles match to Julia Riera of Argentina. Riera, who took ...
Jan 08, 2024

January traffic safety tips: intersection safety
Alberta's government is reminding drivers to slow down and proceed carefully through intersections.According to provincial officials, statistics show intersection-related collisions increase in Januar...
Jan 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners launch Operation Cold Start
As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024.M...
Jan 08, 2024