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'Not forgotten': Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine
WINNIPEG - When Elroy Fontaine thinks about his older sister, Tina Fontaine, his mind takes him to a park in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood. It's where the two would sometimes hang out togethe...
Aug 10, 2024

Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid growing tensi...
Aug 10, 2024

Tropical storm Debby remnants brings significant rainfall to Montreal, Eastern Canada
Montreal was drenched in a record amount of rain Friday as a storm system continued to pass through Eastern Canada. Environment Canada figures show Montreal received 157 millimetres of rain on Friday,...
Aug 10, 2024

An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City kills over 60 people, Palestinian health officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Palestinian health authorities say an Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter Saturday in Gaza City, killing more than 60 people. The Health Ministry's Ambulance and Emergency servi...
Aug 09, 2024

No Canadian clubs left in Leagues Cup after CF Montreal falls 2-0 to Philadelphia
CHESTER - All Canadian clubs have been eliminated from Leagues Cup play after CF Montreal fell Friday to the Philadelphia Union 2-0 in the tournament's round-of-32. Both Philadelphia goals came in sto...
Aug 09, 2024

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski, partner Erin Routliffe advance to NBO doubles quarters
TORONTO - Gabriela Dabrowski is back on home soil looking for more hardware. The Olympic bronze medallist from Ottawa took a first step Friday night. Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealan...
Aug 09, 2024

DaShaun Amos. Janarion Grant score key TDs to rally Argos past Stampeders 39-25
TORONTO - DaShaun Amos and Janarion Grant scored key second-half touchdowns to rally the Toronto Argonauts past the Calgary Stampeders 39-25 on Friday night. Amos, a former Stampeder, returned an inte...
Aug 09, 2024

Berrios, Guerrero lift Blue Jays to 3-1 series-opening win over Athletics
TORONTO - Jose Berrios struck out eight and Vladimir Guerrero extended his hit streak to 21 games with two singles in the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 series-opening win against the Oakland Athletics on Fri...
Aug 09, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 9
A new intergovernmental committee has been established to provide joint oversight, co-ordination and advice to elected officials as Jasper recovers and rebuilds. Increasing wildfire danger throughout ...
Aug 09, 2024

Mount Seymour Little League team turns heads at Junior League Baseball World Series
TAYLOR - The 2024 Junior League Baseball World Series is over for the Mount Seymour Little League team. But the North Vancouver all-star squad made its mark on and off the diamond The Mount Seymour 13...
Aug 09, 2024