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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players' sexual assault case
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote hav...
Apr 28, 2025
Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celeb...
Apr 28, 2025
In the news today: 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was d...
Apr 28, 2025
Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre ...
Apr 28, 2025
NHL playoffs: Blues beat Jets 5-1 to tie series at 2-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brayden Schenn, Tyler Tucker and Justin Faulk each scored second-period goals to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Sunday to tie their first-round NHL playoff ser...
Apr 28, 2025
Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state, as his tariffs and threats of annexation have become a central issu...
Apr 28, 2025
Wilson's big hit sparks Capitals in 5-2 win, pushes Canadiens to brink of elimination
MONTREAL - Tom Wilson knows he needed to block out the noise in Game 3 and just play. "I should probably just shut up sometimes," the hulking Washington Capitals winger said Sunday morning. A few hour...
Apr 28, 2025
Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours afte...
Apr 28, 2025
Blues beat Jets 5-1 to tie series
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brayden Schenn, Tyler Tucker and Justin Faulk each scored second period goals to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Sunday to tie their playoff series at 2-all. Ro...
Apr 28, 2025
Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it’s being persecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Isra...
Apr 28, 2025