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Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna just misses catching Aaron Judge's 61st home run ball
TORONTO - Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna grabbed a baseball glove from his garage before heading down to Rogers Centre for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. With Aaron Judge on the verge o...
Sep 28, 2022

Alberta provincial court releases Indigenous Justice Strategy
EDMONTON - Alberta's provincial court has unveiled a new Indigenous justice strategy after two years of discussions with First Nations and Metis leaders, as well as legal groups. The plan, unveiled by...
Sep 28, 2022

Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on planes
CALGARY, AB - A family doctor in Calgary has filed a human rights complaint over Ottawa's decision to no longer require masks on airplanes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The federal government has ...
Sep 28, 2022

Raptors' coach Nurse looking for more consistency this season from "unique" Boucher
VICTORIA - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Chris Boucher is one of the NBA's most unique players. He can sprint out to block three-point shots, stretching his seven-foot-four wingspan like Inspe...
Sep 28, 2022

Drugs behind deaths of nine Alberta youth in care: Child and Youth Advocate
EDMONTON - The office of Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate has released a report into the deaths of 15 youth in government care and most involved drugs. Of the deaths that took place between October ...
Sep 28, 2022

Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP
OTTAWA - Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of the online group "Diagolon," has been arrested in Nova Scotia on charges related to an allegation of assault in Saskatchewan from last year. The Nova Scotia R...
Sep 28, 2022

Judge Watch: Boone moves Yankees slugger to DH spot as he tries for homer No. 61
TORONTO - With the American League East title in the bag, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has more flexibility to tinker with his lineup and get players rested ahead of the post-season. Some of his regula...
Sep 28, 2022

CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier says...
Sep 28, 2022

Newfoundland fishers face livelihood questions after Fiona storm damage
ROSE BLANCHE-HARBOUR LE COU, N.L. - Colourful fishing stages bobbed in the water by Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou Tuesday as Cliff Bateman watched from his property. Days earlier, the picturesque buildi...
Sep 28, 2022

Record population growth in Alberta & Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Statistics Canada says the provincial and national populations are surging.As of July 1, 2022, the country was home to 38,929,902 people, a growth of 282,982 (+0.7%) from April 1.This...
Sep 28, 2022