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Authorities in northern Israel say 5 killed by projectiles fired from Lebanon
JERUSALEM (AP) - The local council of a town in northern Israel says projectiles fired from Lebanon have killed five people, including four foreign workers. The Metula regional council reported Thursd...
16h ago
'Just work harder': Canucks look to reset after ugly loss to Devils
VANCOUVER - Tyler Myers felt a loss like this could be brewing. The Vancouver Canucks had points in five straight games but the big defenceman knew his team wasn't playing the way it should. Then came...
17h ago
Spain searches for bodies after flood of the century claims at least 95 lives
BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) - Survivors of the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century awoke to scenes of devastation on Thursday after villages were wiped out by monstrous flash floods th...
18h ago
Sources: CFL board vote was clear indicator of Ambrosie's standing with governors
TORONTO - It wasn't enough to immediately end Randy Ambrosie's tenure as CFL commissioner, but it was clear the writing was on the wall. Ambrose announced Saturday he will be retiring from his post so...
18h ago
In the news today: StatCan to release estimate for Q3 economic growth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release August GDP report, estimate for third quarter economic growth Statistics Canada is set to p...
20h ago
StatCan to release August GDP report, estimate for third quarter economic growth
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to publish its August gross domestic product report, which will include an early estimate for economic growth in the third quarter. The agency's preliminary estimate ...
20h ago
Israel envoy seeks hostages 'at any cost,' says Canada has strained ties during war
OTTAWA - Israel's ambassador to Canada says the war that started a year ago has profoundly changed Israelis' views on peace in the Middle East - and strained his country's long-standing strong relatio...
20h ago
Tobacco company opposes proposed $32.5B settlement with provinces, smokers: court doc
TORONTO - One of three major tobacco companies involved in years of negotiations with creditors says it opposes the proposed multi-billion-dollar settlement announced in the case earlier this month. J...
20h ago
'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights
VANCOUVER - Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat the odds and was allocated three coveted tickets for The Eras Tour in Vancouver. Then she started looking for a hotel. Hall, who lives ...
20h ago
Columbus shuts out Islanders, Jets back to winning ways
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Damon Severson broke a scoreless tie in the third period, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Is...
22h ago