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Province aiming to protect Albertans’ rights during emergencies
The Alberta government is proposing amendments it says would improve how complex disasters are handled, make communities more resilient and better protect Albertans' rights during emergencies.Accordin...
Apr 09, 2025

$3 million announced to boost southern Alberta economy
The Government of Alberta says it is tripling funding for the regional economy and doubling community impact.It has announced $9.8 million for 81 projects across the province through the Northern and ...
Apr 09, 2025

Quebec killer ordered to remain in men’s prison despite identifying as female
MONTREAL - Federal corrections officials say a convicted killer must remain in a men's prison despite identifying as a woman. Mohamed Al Ballouz, who now uses the name Levana, was sentenced in Decembe...
Apr 09, 2025

Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios
OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is returning to Canada's capital. The Ottawa Senators officially clinched a long-awaited playoff berth Tuesday night, setting off a wave of c...
Apr 09, 2025

Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season
Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place. That left Ottawa ...
Apr 09, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays sign slugger Guerrero Jr. to US$500M, 14-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension worth US$500 million. The team confirmed the deal in a statement today after reports surfaced early ...
Apr 09, 2025

Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at Alberta show horse venue
CALGARY - One of Canada's most celebrated show jumping venues now has the royal seal of approval. Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, has announced that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is its royal p...
Apr 09, 2025

Canadian goaltender Kristen Campbell to get first world championship start
ESK BUDJOVICE - Goaltender Kristen Campbell will start for Canada in its women's world hockey championship opener Thursday against Finland. Campbell's first start in a world championship will be the t...
Apr 09, 2025

3 Americans convicted in Congo of an attempt to overthrow the government now face US charges
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Three Americans repatriated to the United States from Congo were charged Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department with staging an elaborate coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the...
Apr 09, 2025

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to oust board members fired by president while case goes on
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to oust board members who oversee independent agencies, as a constitutional fight about president...
Apr 09, 2025