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The Latest: India fires missiles across the border with Pakistan, killing at least 1, officials say
India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early Wednesday, killing at a child and wounding two other people, Pakistani security officials s...
May 06, 2025

Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living. "As of today, it's 21, three have died," Trump s...
May 06, 2025

Inter beats Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final
MILAN (AP) - Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter Tuesday to reach a second Champions League final in three years. In the end it took extra time, two asto...
May 06, 2025

Deer Ridge Estates wildfire "under control"
The County of Grande Prairie provided its final update on the Deer Ridge Estates wildfire. As of 3:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, May 6), the fire is classified as under control. As a result, GPREP has been ...
May 06, 2025

An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarm
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip and expand the military operation has alarmed many in the region. Palestinians are exhausted and hopeless, pummeled by 19 month...
May 06, 2025

Quebec to set 150-metre limit between schools and supervised injection sites
QUBEC - The Quebec government has tabled legislation that would ensure a minimum 150-metre distance between supervised injection sites and schools and daycares. Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant...
May 06, 2025

After some first-round struggles Jets goalie Hellebuyck gets clean slate agsint Stars
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck says he feels like he's been given a second chance to show what he can do for the Winnipeg Jets. After faltering at times during Winnipeg's opening-round Stanley Cup playo...
May 06, 2025

Reduce your risk of auto-related theft this summer
The Alberta RCMP are sharing tips to help residents prevent theft of, and from, their vehicles this summer. In 2024, police recorded 8,272 auto thefts in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction, plus 5,998 thefts f...
May 06, 2025

Permanent memorial being considered after Vancouver festival crash, organizer says
VANCOUVER - The chair of the group that organized a festival in Vancouver where 11 people were killed says talks are underway to set up a permanent memorial near the site of the tragedy. RJ Aquino wit...
May 06, 2025

Highlights from PM Carney's meeting with Trump in Washington
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war. Here are s...
May 06, 2025