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Taber man charged with dangerous driving & body armour
The Taber Police Service (TPS) says it has arrested a man after an alleged unsafe incident.At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 25, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a man with ou...
Jul 31, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays acquire former Cy Young-winning pitcher Shane Bieber from Cleveland
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have made a splash on MLB trade deadline day, acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland receives minor-league pitcher Khal Stephen, ra...
Jul 31, 2025

Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada as tariff deadline looms
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is dampening expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline looms. In a post on social media, the president says it...
Jul 31, 2025

Supreme Court won't hear case of Ontario man who fatally shot Indigenous man
The case of an Ontario man found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man has come to a close after Canada's top court declined to hear it. The Supreme Court of Canada has rej...
Jul 31, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Canada's Summer McIntosh wins third gold at swimming world championship
SINGAPORE - Canada's Summer McIntosh has won gold in the women's 200-metre butterfly at the world swimming championships. It's the Toronto swimmer's third title of the meet. More coming. The Canadian ...
Jul 31, 2025

Swedish man convicted for his role in 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State group
STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Swedish man was convicted and sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for his role in the 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State militant group, Swedish media report...
Jul 31, 2025

Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country 's capit...
Jul 31, 2025

In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Auto industry looking for tariff exemptions Automotive industry leaders are hoping to see exemptions for vehic...
Jul 31, 2025

Judge to rule on bail for 3 charged in alleged plot to seize land near Quebec City
QUBEC - A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Quebec court Judge Ren de l...
Jul 31, 2025

Tsunami advisory refloats memories of waves that swamped Port Alberni, B.C., in 1964
Longtime residents of Port Alberni, B.C., know the potential impact of a tsunami all too well. Mike Ruttan was 12 when the town on Vancouver Island was hit with massive waves triggered by 9.2-magnitud...
Jul 31, 2025