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Defence to show different side of 'Freedom Convoy' social media content
OTTAWA, ON - Defence lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to show the court a more peaceful view of the protest as they cross-examine the officer assigned to social media evidence ...
Sep 14, 2023

Lotto Max ticket worth $17M sold in Alberta outside Calgary and Edmonton
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Check your tickets. A ticket purchased in Alberta outside of Calgary or Edmonton won the $17 million jackpot in the Tuesday, September 12, 2023, draw.The Western Canadian Lottery Corp...
Sep 14, 2023

In the news today: Social media evidence focus as 'Freedom Convoy' trial continues
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Defence to show different side of 'Freedom Convoy' Defence lawyers for two "Fre...
Sep 14, 2023

Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic
MONTREAL - The union representing dockworkers at the Port of Montreal says it has ended a long-standing hiring practice that has been criticized for fostering nepotism - to the point where workers' pr...
Sep 14, 2023

Defence to show different side of 'Freedom Convoy' social media content
OTTAWA - Defence lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to show the court a more peaceful view of the protest as they cross-examine the officer assigned to social media evidence in t...
Sep 14, 2023

Number of E. coli cases continues to rise, but fewer patients with serious illness
CALGARY - The number of E. coli cases linked to an outbreak at several Calgary daycares continues to rise, but doctors say there are fewer patients in hospital with serious complications. There were 3...
Sep 14, 2023

Saskatchewan considers notwithstanding clause to keep school pronoun policy change
OTTAWA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is ready to use the notwithstanding clause to protect a new rule requiring parental permission for transgender and nonbinary students to use different names or ...
Sep 14, 2023

Noda's 1-out single in 9th ends no-hit bid, Astros win 6-2 and send Athletics to 100th loss
HOUSTON (AP) - Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros held Oakland hitless until Ryan Noda's one-out single in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory on Wednesday night that sent the Athletics to first consec...
Sep 13, 2023

Atlanta Braves clinch 6th straight NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1 as Strider gets 17th win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night behind Spencer Strider's major league-leading 17th win and ...
Sep 13, 2023

Nathaniel Lowe and Mitch Garver's three-run blasts helps Rangers top Blue Jays 10-0
TORONTO - Nathaniel Lowe and Mitch Garver smashed three-run homers to lift the Texas Rangers over the Blue Jays 10-0 on Wednesday and deal Toronto's post-season hopes a serious blow. The Blue Jays (80...
Sep 13, 2023