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Southern Alberta MLAs among new provincial cabinet appointees
Premier Danielle Smith has announced new appointments to her government's caucus.The 10 members comprise MLAs who are seasoned in senior roles and those who are being promoted for the first time."I'm ...
May 16, 2025
Amazon, worker union before Quebec labour tribunal over warehouse closures
MONTREAL - A Quebec labour tribunal has begun hearing a case against Amazon over the e-commerce giant's closure in January of seven warehouses in the province. Some 1,700 employees lost their jobs fol...
May 16, 2025
Veteran QB Fajardo excited to be part of Elks camp: 'I feel like a rookie again'
EDMONTON - Listening to Cody Fajardo speak several days into the Edmonton Elks' training camp, one would not know he has two Grey Cup championships and a Cup most valuable player award on his resume. ...
May 16, 2025
UCP, NDP spar on level of success during spring session
The governing United Conservatives say they delivered made-in-Alberta solutions for the province to thrive in an ever-changing world during the recent spring session.The Opposition Alberta NDP say, ho...
May 16, 2025
Authorities say 11 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail; 10 still missing after one recaptured
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities in Louisiana say they are in pursuit of 10 inmates - at least one of whom is convicted of murder - who escaped from a New Orleans jail. Another inmate was captured Frida...
May 16, 2025
U of L part of new Canada-U.S. relations research group
A new research partnership between Canada and the United States aims to improve the relationship between the two countries.The New North America Initiative (NNAI), led by the University of Calgary's S...
May 16, 2025
With Dru Brown leading the offence, Redblacks look to take another step in 2025
After reaching the CFL playoffs last year for the first time since 2018, the Ottawa Redblacks are focused on taking the next step. The building blocks for the upcoming season are being laid down at tr...
May 16, 2025
Florida Panthers embrace former foe Brad Marchand: 'Enjoy him on this side of things'
FORT LAUDERDALE - Nate Schmidt smiled and let out a little sigh. The Florida Panthers defenceman then gave a cheeky, side-eyed glance. "I had a lot different things to say to you three months ago," Sc...
May 16, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers turn to Rick Tocchet as 'long-term solution' behind the bench
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers introduced Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Friday, bringing home a fan favorite and one of the NHL's most respected hockey minds...
May 16, 2025
Toronto FC and CF Montreal renew their rivalry, with both teams in need of a win
TORONTO - There is never a shortage of emotion when Toronto FC and CF Montreal square off, but TFC's penalty shootout loss to its rival in Telus Canadian Championship play April 30 adds to the spice l...
May 16, 2025