Author Archives:

Tigers' Gavin McKenna third-youngest recipient of CHL player of the year award
TORONTO - Gavin McKenna has etched his name into the history books. The Medicine Hat Tigers' superstar forward was named the David Branch Player of the Year at the Canadian Hockey League Awards on Fri...
Jun 13, 2025

Cancer society warns internal trade bill could weaken health standards
OTTAWA - The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new s...
Jun 13, 2025

From rink to racetrack, London Knights coach Dale Hunter eyes cup sweep at Woodbine
MILTON - Dale Hunter has a shot at a rare championship double. Two weeks ago, the former NHL star coached the OHL's London Knights to a Memorial Cup title. On Saturday night, he'll look to add the $1-...
Jun 13, 2025

AFN says wildfires are forcing it to postpone annual general assembly to September
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations is pushing its annual general assembly from July to September due to ongoing wildfire emergencies across the country. The decision to postpone comes as First Nat...
Jun 13, 2025

Health screening task force to re-launch next spring after report calls for reform
OTTAWA - A panel of experts is calling on the Public Health Agency of Canada to modernize and reform the task force responsible for preventive health guidelines for things like cancer screening. The T...
Jun 13, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam leaving position on June 20
TORONTO - Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, is leaving when her term ends next Friday June 20. More coming. Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press
Jun 13, 2025

Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal
MONTREAL - Lance Stroll is gaining a reputation for fighting through pain. The lone Canadian driver in Formula One will race for Aston Martin at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, two weeks after mis...
Jun 13, 2025

4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS says
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, according to the Department of Homeland Security. More "law enf...
Jun 13, 2025

Squamish, B.C., reports progress in fire fight, as northeast hopes for rain
There's optimism from firefighters and local authorities as crews battle blazes in opposite corners of British Columbia heading into the weekend. The District of Squamish is reporting minimal overnigh...
Jun 13, 2025

Military commander says 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel
LOS ANGELES (AP) - About 200 Marines have moved into Los Angeles and will protect federal property, personnel, the commander in charge says. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, commander of Task Force 51 who is ...
Jun 13, 2025