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Canadian rugby forward Tyson Beukeboom to earn record 68th cap against New Zealand
Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom will lead Canada out against New Zealand on Sunday as she enters the Canadian rugby record book. It marks the 68th career cap for the 33-year-old lock from Uxbridge, On...
May 17, 2024
A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
CASTLETON, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on Max the cat, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. Ve...
May 17, 2024
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot says he will be the Liverpool manager next season
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Feyenoord coach Arne Slot said Friday he will be Liverpool's next manager, replacing Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool had already reportedly agreed to pay Feyenoord about 11 milli...
May 17, 2024
The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West
Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. Roughly 6,600 residents have been told to leave their homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on...
May 17, 2024
Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza, including Shani Louk, killed at music festival
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. A photo of the...
May 17, 2024
Juventus fires coach Massimiliano Allegri for his outburst toward the refs in the Italian Cup final
TURIN, Italy (AP) - Juventus fired coach Massimiliano Allegri on Friday for his ugly outburst toward the referees in the Italian Cup final. Juventus has two games left in Serie A. Allegri lost his coo...
May 17, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Feds order benzene leak fixes in Sarnia after plastics plant pollution
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is ordering all petrochemical companies operating in Sarnia, Ont., to take steps to control leaks of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. The order come...
May 17, 2024
Quebec woman awarded $460K after attack by three dogs; owner and municipality liable
MONTREAL - A woman in Quebec's Eastern Townships has been awarded nearly $460,000 in damages after she was attacked five years ago by a trio of dogs. In a May 15 decision, a Quebec Superior Court judg...
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for not following orders after traffic fatality
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESP...
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for not following orders after traffic fatality
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESP...
May 17, 2024