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Ukraine under ongoing Russian missile and drone attack that has wounded at least 3
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine was under an ongoing Russian ballistic missile and drone attack early Friday that wounded at least three people, officials said. Multiple explosions were heard in the capi...
Jun 05, 2025
B.C. gives green light to LNG pipeline, with no need for new environmental assessment
The British Columbia government says a decade-old environmental assessment certificate remains valid for the construction of a natural gas pipeline in northern B.C., in a decision opposed by the provi...
Jun 05, 2025
Calgary's Thomson makes good first impression in first pro round at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - You wouldn't know that Hunter Thomson was playing his first professional round of golf. It certainly didn't feel any different to him. The 21-year-old from Calgary fired a 3-under 67 on Thur...
Jun 05, 2025
Blue Jays catcher Heineman putting up impressive numbers in backup role
TORONTO - Catcher Tyler Heineman has made the most of his opportunities in a backup role with the Toronto Blue Jays this season. He was at it again Thursday with a two-hit, three-RBI performance that ...
Jun 05, 2025
Oilers better prepared for Panthers' physical play in this year's final: Knoblauch
TORONTO - Kris Knoblauch pushed back at the notion his team had been bullied in last year's Stanley Cup final. The Edmonton Oilers head coach also agreed the group is better suited to face the Florida...
Jun 05, 2025
Fort Macleod emergency department to temporarily close
Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department (ED) will temporarily close at 7 p.m. tonight (June 5). The ED wi...
Jun 05, 2025
Harvard files legal challenge over Trump's ban on US entry for incoming foreign students
Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump's move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard's...
Jun 05, 2025
'I can't even believe it's real': Vancouver's Ward a rising star for Canada, NSL
VANCOUVER - There have been a lot of firsts for Holly Ward this year - her first game as a professional soccer player, her first call up to Canada's senior women's team. And on Tuesday, Ward became th...
Jun 05, 2025
Bichette homers as Blue Jays use 14-hit attack in 9-1 rout of Phillies
TORONTO - Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and Chris Bassitt threw seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dumped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Myles Straw...
Jun 05, 2025
Five things to know about Canada's counter-tariffs on the U.S.
OTTAWA - After U.S. President Donald Trump boosted steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent, some industry groups and the Official Opposition have called on the federal government to retaliate in kin...
Jun 05, 2025