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Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace. Midfie...
Jul 19, 2023
China prepares for naval drills with Russia in sign of continuing support amid Ukraine conflict
China said Wednesday it has dispatched navy ships in preparation for joint exercises with Russia's sea forces, in a sign of Beijing's continuing support for Moscow's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. T...
Jul 19, 2023
36 years later, London's Met Police apologizes to family of murdered private investigator
LONDON (AP) - London's Metropolitan Police apologized Wednesday to the family of private investigator Daniel Morgan, who was killed with an ax in a pub car park 36 years ago, for the force's failure t...
Jul 19, 2023
Nuke plans getting updated and BC port workers back on strike: In The News for today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Nuclear threat prompts Feds review of fallout readiness Canada is dusting off and...
Jul 19, 2023
Veteran captains set to shake hands at Canada-Nigeria match at World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia - Experience gets its due Thursday night when Canada opens play against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup. There are just two 40-year-old players at the 32-team tournament, an...
Jul 19, 2023
Nuclear threat from Ukraine war prompts Ottawa to update plans for catastrophe
OTTAWA - Canada is dusting off and updating emergency protocols to deal with fallout from a possible tactical nuclear exchange in Europe or the spread of radiation across the ocean from a Ukrainian po...
Jul 19, 2023
RCMP or Surrey Police Service? The B.C. government to reveal its decision today
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is set to reveal its decision today on which force will police the City of Surrey, potentially ending a political tug of war over whether it will be the RCMP...
Jul 19, 2023
More military expected to deploy to help B.C. wildfire fight, minister says
VANCOUVER - More soldiers are expected to be deployed today to help firefighters battle the nearly 400 active wildfires in British Columbia. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says 75 military me...
Jul 19, 2023
B.C. ports shut down again as union rejects tentative deal, resumes strike action
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's ports are facing an uncertain future after the longshore workers union rejected a tentative mediated deal and resumed strike action that had been put to a temporary halt...
Jul 19, 2023
Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - In a country known more for its love of rugby than women's soccer, New Zealand is aiming to win fans as well as matches. The Football Ferns kick off the Women's World Cup ...
Jul 19, 2023