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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it's not linked to the release of hostages. T...
Jun 04, 2025

Canada drawn with Nigeria, France and Samoa at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Canada has been drawn in Group D with Nigeria, France and newcomer Samoa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The expanded 24-country competition, up from 16 teams, runs Oct. 17 to Nov....
Jun 04, 2025

Rory McIlroy chasing third title as Robert MacIntyre looks to repeat at Canadian Open
CALEDON - Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre don't just love playing golf, they're students of the history of the game. That's why they're both set on once again capturing the RBC Canadian Open and blo...
Jun 04, 2025

Federal inmates allege pandemic ill treatment in class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court says a lawsuit by prison inmates alleging ill treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward as a class action against the federal government. I...
Jun 04, 2025

Draisaitl looks back at journey with Oilers' core as Edmonton looks to capture Cup
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl has experienced plenty of good moments with the Oilers. The big centre selected No. 3 overall at the 2014 NHL draft owns a Hart Trophy as league MVP, has filled the net acros...
Jun 04, 2025

Syria will give inspectors immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, UN watchdog tells AP
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria's new government has agreed to give inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately, the agency's head told The A...
Jun 04, 2025

New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries
MONTREAL - A brand new public square in Montreal is already lined with orange construction cones after reports of people tripping and falling. The Place des Montrealaises is supposed to evoke a suspen...
Jun 04, 2025

Edmonton Elks sign second-year linebacker Nick Anderson to one-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a one-year extension Wednesday. The deal keeps Anderson with the CFL club through next season. The five-foot-11, 242-pound Ande...
Jun 04, 2025

RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it will "proactively" collect information about possible war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Israel-Hamas armed conflict. In a Wednesday statement, the Mountie...
Jun 04, 2025

City of Lethbridge contributes $1.2 million to community projects
More than two dozen initiatives across the community have received funding from the City of Lethbridge.The municipality has announced money for 26 projects through two grant programs:The Make-Your-Mar...
Jun 04, 2025