Author Archives:
Dominican judge denies request to lift court order against Rays' Wander Franco in sex abuse probe
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - A judge denied a request by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco to suspend required monthly meetings with Dominican authorities investigating allegations he...
Apr 05, 2024
Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made t...
Apr 05, 2024
Ex-Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China has pleaded not guilty to additional charges. Yuesheng Wang was arraigned today on charges of ...
Apr 05, 2024
Canadian men looking to finalize a June friendly with second-ranked France
The Canadian men's soccer team could have a summer to remember this year, with games against the top two teams in the world. The 49th-ranked Canadians are working on a friendly with second-ranked Fran...
Apr 05, 2024
Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is among the nominees for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy revealed by the Professional Hockey Writers Association on Friday. The trophy is awarded to a player...
Apr 05, 2024
One-handed Calgary fighter wins by decision in One Championship Muay Thai debut
BANGKOK - Calgary's Jake (The One) Peacock won his Muay Thai debut in One Championship on Friday, earning a unanimous decision over Japanese bantamweight Kohei (Samurai Warrior) Shinjo. Peacock, who i...
Apr 05, 2024
Canada's Edey the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - The child who wanted Zach Edey's autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed. Big Maple was destined to be a basketball star. While m...
Apr 05, 2024
Canada's Edey the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - The child who wanted Zach Edey's autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed. Big Maple was destined to be a basketball star. While m...
Apr 05, 2024
Court rejects Jean Charest's $700K claim against Quebec for abuse of process
MONTREAL - A judge has rejected former premier Jean Charest's $700,000 claim against the Quebec government for abuse of process in connection with a corruption investigation that targeted him and his ...
Apr 05, 2024
Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's Central News Agency says a Canadian missing after this week's powerful earthquake on the island's east coast has been found safe. The partially government-funded news agency,...
Apr 05, 2024