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CP NewsAlert: Quebec man given 15 months in jail for fomenting hatred against Jews
MONTREAL - A Quebec man convicted of promoting hatred against Jews has been sentenced to 15 months in jail and three years of probation. Quebec court Judge Manlio Del Negro said today that it's clear ...
Sep 22, 2023

Laver Cup needs standalone time to attract top tennis players: John McEnroe
VANCOUVER - Tennis great and Team World captain John McEnroe is sharing his frustration over what he see as a lack of cooperation and care from tennis organization officials when it comes to the Laver...
Sep 22, 2023

Alberta NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wins 2027 election
EDMONTON - Alberta's long road to quitting the Canada Pension Plan would run smack into the scheduled 2027 provincial election, with Opposition New Democrats promising to kill the idea if they win. Op...
Sep 22, 2023

Canadian bowler Mitch Hupé enjoying life on the PBA Tour, looks forward to Pan Ams
For most of the year, Mitch Hup is an IT specialist with a division of the Manitoba government. But the 28-year-old from Winnipeg moonlights on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. And he is hav...
Sep 22, 2023

A 9/11 defendant is ruled unfit for trial after a medical panel finds torture left him psychotic
WASHINGTON (AP) - A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has ruled one of the 9/11 defendants unfit for trial after a military medical panel found that the man's sustained abuse in CIA custody years earli...
Sep 22, 2023

New Senators owner Andlauer says team, city stakeholders committed to build new arena
OTTAWA - Any changes the new owner of the Ottawa Senators will make will be through the lens of the fan. And that includes building a new arena. With a champagne toast, billionaire Michael Andlauer wa...
Sep 22, 2023

Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off the US mid-Atlantic coast, expected to bring heavy rain and wind
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the mid-Atlantic coast and is expected to bring rain, storm surge and windy conditions over the weekend, the National Hurricane Center said. Ophelia ...
Sep 22, 2023

CF Montreal in tough to solve road woes as hostile Mercedes-Benz Stadium awaits
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's poor road form will once again be put to the test as it closes out a busy week against Atlanta on Saturday evening. Coming off disappointing draws at home against Chicago and ...
Sep 22, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: September 22, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's a busy weekend for events in Lethbridge and southern Alberta. Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Lethbridge Hurricanes home opener - September 22, 2023The Lethb...
Sep 22, 2023

City of Lethbridge introduces Community Play Boxes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge Parks & Cemeteries team is introducing Community Play Boxes. Officials say the boxes are filled with sports equipment for any community member to use for fr...
Sep 22, 2023