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Alberta's provincewide state of emergency to end as wildfire situation improves
EDMONTON - Alberta's public safety and emergency services minister says a provincewide state of emergency that was declared nearly a month ago to deal with unprecedented wildfires will end Saturday at...
Jun 03, 2023

Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick of this year's NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Ye...
Jun 03, 2023

Veteran OL Derek Dennis among Stampeders cuts ahead of CFL roster deadline
Veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis is one of 22 players who was released by the Calgary Stampeders ahead of the CFL's final roster cut-down deadline of 10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Dennis, the league's...
Jun 03, 2023

'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. "For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents," said the Seattle Thunderbirds forwa...
Jun 03, 2023

Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup
BERLIN (AP) - Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday. There were few clear ch...
Jun 03, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affi...
Jun 03, 2023

Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros
PARIS - Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday. Andreescu won just 38 per cent of her f...
Jun 03, 2023

One northern Quebec town evacuated as wildfires spread; others allowed to return home
MONTREAL - Another northern Quebec town was evacuated due to an out of control wildfire on Saturday as the federal government confirmed that Canadian Forces personnel would be deployed to help combat ...
Jun 03, 2023

Four kids found unresponsive after northern Quebec fishing mishap: provincial police
PORTNEUF-SUR-MER - A fishing trip in northern Quebec has turned tragic after the bodies of four unresponsive children were found on the shores of the St. Lawrence River earlier today. Quebec provincia...
Jun 03, 2023

Barcelona wins Women's Champions League by coming from behind to beat Wolfsburg
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) - Patricia Guijarro scored twice inside three minutes as Barcelona staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Women's Champions League final on Sat...
Jun 03, 2023