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Quebec Muslim groups sue government over prayer room ban in schools
MONTREAL - Quebec Muslim groups are taking the provincial government to court over its recently enacted prayer room ban in public schools. The groups filed a motion this week in Superior Court seeking...
May 18, 2023

Alberta Liberal party unveils education platform
The Alberta Liberal party has unveiled their education platform aimed to support teachers and improve outcomes for students. "Education enriches lives and builds strong economies. Albertans have told ...
May 18, 2023

Elks' Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards
EDMONTON - There have only been three players in CFL history who have amassed 2,000 or more receiving yards in a season. Edmonton Elks wideout Dillon Mitchell believes he will be the fourth, and the f...
May 18, 2023

FIS confirms two women's World Cup ski races in Mont-Tremblant will be on calendar
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - The International Ski and Snowboard Federation confirmed Thursday that two women's World Cup giant slalom races in Mont-Tremblant, Que., will be on the calendar next season. Alp...
May 18, 2023

Lethbridge College Kodiaks wrap up esports season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College's esports teams have finished their first full season.Esports were added to the Kodiaks Athletics programs in the summer of 2022, with players eligible for the same...
May 18, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Ethics probe finds Alberta's Smith violated conflict of interest rule
EDMONTON - Alberta's ethics commissioner says Premier Danielle Smith contravened the Conflicts of Interest Act in her interaction with the province's justice minister. Marguerite Trussler says the vio...
May 18, 2023

Canadian men ready for World Rugby Sevens Series relegation playoff in London
The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend's season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit. It could also be their last for q...
May 18, 2023

Syria's Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived on Thursday in Saudi Arabia to attend a regional summit, his first visit to the oil-rich kingdom since Syria's conflict began in 2011,...
May 18, 2023

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks' bid for Ottawa Senators
MANIWAKI, Que. - A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bidders involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators Chief Dylan Whiteduck of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Firs...
May 18, 2023

Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley set for Alberta leaders debate tonight
CALGARY, AB - United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith and NDP Leader Rachel Notley are scheduled to debate tonight as the May 29, 2023, Alberta election draws closer.The debate begins at...
May 18, 2023