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Canada's premiers urge Ottawa to advance infrastructure to boost economic growth
WINNIPEG - Canada's premiers have ended their annual three-day conference in Winnipeg with a request that Ottawa boost economic growth and trade. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, who hosted the mee...
Jul 12, 2023

Recognition of First Nations rights a 'sticking' point in new policing law plan: AFN
OTTAWA - A lawyer for the Assembly of First Nations says including the recognition of rights is a "sticking" point as the organization negotiates a new policing bill with Ottawa. Julie McGregor update...
Jul 12, 2023

Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars recognized with B.C. Reconciliation Award
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The chief of Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) was recognized with a B.C. Reconciliation Award.In a news release issued Wednesday (July 12) morning, the B.C. government says WLFN...
Jul 12, 2023

Women's World Cup Capsules Groups E-H
GROUP E UNITED STATES Previous World Cup Appearances: 8 World Cup Record: 40-6-4 Best Finish: Champion in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019 Coach: Vlatko Andonovski Key Players: Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith. Cry...
Jul 12, 2023

Breaks release veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson
McLeod Bethel-Thompson is on the lookout for a new team. The USFL's New Orleans Breakers have released Bethel-Thompson after one season. The 35-year-old American appeared in 10 games with the club, le...
Jul 12, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Martin Short, Lamar Johnson and Luke Kirby among Canadian Emmy nominees
Actors Martin Short, Luke Kirby and Lamar Johnson are among the Canadian actors nominated for Emmys. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jul 12, 2023

Women's World Cup Capsules Group A-D
GROUP A NEW ZEALAND Previous World Cup Appearances: 5 World Cup Record 0-12-3 Best Finish: Group Stage in 1991, 2007, '11, '15 and '19 Coach: Jitka Klimkova Key Players: Hannah Wilkinson, Ali Riley, G...
Jul 12, 2023

Prince Albert, Sask., officer charged with criminal negligence in in-custody death
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A Saskatchewan police officer has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life as the beleaguered Prince Albert force tries...
Jul 12, 2023

Edmonton's Dunbar faces old squad as Elks, Ticats meet in matchup of struggling teams
EDMONTON - Steven Dunbar Jr. enjoyed a breakout 2022 season in a black and gold Hamilton Tiger-Cats jersey, catching 72 passes for 1,000 yards. Now wearing the Edmonton Elks' green and gold, Dunbar wi...
Jul 12, 2023

Additional evacuation alerts and order in the Cariboo
WILLIAMS LAKE - The wildfire situation is worsening in the Cariboo.The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) issued evacuation order #2 for the Townsend Creek area Tuesday evening.The evacuation route is: T...
Jul 12, 2023