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Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland
Daytime temperatures from Windsor, Ontario, to St. John's, Newfoundland, are going to remain hot a little longer. Environment Canada has several heat warnings in effect this morning, along a 2,400-kil...
Jul 17, 2025
A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills 50 people
BAGHDAD (AP) - A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq's Wasit province killed 50 people, including women and children, the provincial governor said Thursday. Gov. Mohammed al-Mayyeh in a statement declared ...
Jul 17, 2025
Sabbi scores in 4th minute, White adds 1 goal, 1 assist as Whitecaps beat Dynamo 3-0
HOUSTON (AP) - Emmanuel Sabbi scored a goal in the fourth minute, Sebastian Berhalter added a goal and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0 on Wednesday night. Yohei Takaoka had two sav...
Jul 16, 2025
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles win top honors at ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) - NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won as best male and female athletes at the ESPYS on Wednesday night. Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander ...
Jul 16, 2025
Canada's Shapovalov advances to Mifel Tennis Open quarters with straight sets win
LOS CABOS - Canada's Denis Shapovalov cruised past American Govind Nanda 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday in second-round action at the Mifel Tennis Open. Shapovalov had four aces to three double faults in the m...
Jul 16, 2025
Tai Baribo, rookie Olwethu Makhanya lead Union to 2-1 victory over Montreal
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Tai Baribo scored his 14th goal and rookie defender Olwethu Makhanya scored the first of his career early in the second half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over CF...
Jul 16, 2025
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, ...
Jul 16, 2025
Local ball teams prepare for provincials this weekend
Nearly a handful of local baseball and softball teams are off to provincials this weekend, with one team gearing up to host. The U15 Prince Albert Royals are set to welcome seven teams to the city for...
Jul 16, 2025
Pogačar crashes as Abrahamsen wins Stage 11 of Tour de France after 155-kilometer breakaway
TOULOUSE, France (AP) - Tour de France favorite Tadej Pogaar crashed near the finish while Norwegian rider Jonas Abrahamsen won the 11th stage on Wednesday. Pogaar, the three-time champion, crashed wi...
Jul 16, 2025
With second half set to begin, Blue Jays are riding high atop AL East standings
TORONTO - With 55 victories and a two-game cushion atop the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays are on track for a worst-to-first rebound this season. The team has had significant contribution...
Jul 16, 2025
