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Trial begins for former New Mexico athletics director on embezzlement charges
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Jury selection began Monday in the trial of former University of New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs on embezzlement charges. Krebs left the university in 2017 amid questi...
Jul 17, 2023
Digital publication fights CRA finding that it does not produce 'original news'
OTTAWA - A digital publication is asking the Federal Court to review a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency that prevents it from accessing incentives for journalism. The Academic Journalism Society,...
Jul 17, 2023
Blue Jays sign first-round draft pick, shortstop Arjun Nimmala
TORONTO - Shortstop Arjun Nimmala has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 17-year-old prospect was the 20th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft. Nimmala spent the past four seas...
Jul 17, 2023
Artemis Gold ramping back up to normal construction activities following wildfire threat
VANDERHOOF - Artemis Gold are planning to "ramp back up" following last week's wildfire threat to its Blackwater Mine.Artemis Gold took proactive steps at the mine site, limiting the number of non-ess...
Jul 17, 2023
Mail delivery resumes in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Improved air quality has prompted Canada Post to resume delivery service in Prince George. Service had been suspended beginning last Wednesday due to the smoky conditions. Canada Post ...
Jul 17, 2023
Wildfires: Quebec ends ban on open fires inside forests for first time since May
MONTREAL - Quebec has completely lifted its ban on open fires in or near forests in the southern half of the province for the first time since May. The Forests Department says 23 fires remain active i...
Jul 17, 2023
After Phelps, a kinder, gentler Bob Bowman still producing top swimmers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - When Bob Bowman was coaching the world's greatest swimmer, he'd be the first to concede he was not a very nice person at the pool. Screaming, berating and belittling were an accept...
Jul 17, 2023
Naby Keïta will miss start of season for Werder Bremen because of injury
BREMEN, Germany (AP) - Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keta will miss the start of the season for Werder Bremen after being injured while preparing for a friendly. The 28-year-old Keta suffered a gro...
Jul 17, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks and No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard agree to 3-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Connor Bedard have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract for the No. 1 overall draft pick. The team said Monday the deal through the 2...
Jul 17, 2023
Pod of 55 pilot whales die after being stranded on a beach in Scotland
LONDON (AP) - A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday. Marine rescuers, ...
Jul 17, 2023