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Winds play key role as wildfire continues to threaten Osoyoos, B.C.
Winds will likely be a major factor in the battle to save the southern British Columbia town of Osoyoos from a raging wildfire, but the latest forecast offers some hope. Environment Canada is calling ...
Jul 31, 2023
CF Montreal trades defender Camacho to Columbus Crew for general allocation money
MONTREAL - CF Montreal traded defender Rudy Camacho to the Columbus Crew for US$400,000 in general allocation money on Monday. Camacho was consistently in Montreal's starting 11 this season, having pl...
Jul 31, 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE: Prepare to lose access to local news on Facebook, Google
By now many of you have likely heard about Canada's Online News Act - formerly known as Bill C-18. The new law calls for big tech companies to compensate media outlets and aims to make a more level pl...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada 'strongly condemns' Niger military coup as others threaten sanctions, cut aid
OTTAWA - Canada is speaking out against a coup d'tat in Niger, as analysts fear political instability across West Africa will embolden terrorist groups and the Russian mercenary group Wagner. A factio...
Jul 31, 2023
Montreal light-rail transit system shuts down on first official day of service
BROSSARD, Que. - Montreal's new light-rail transit system shut down unexpectedly this morning on its first full day of operation. The Rseau express mtropolitain, or REM, officially launched today for ...
Jul 31, 2023
Mar-a-Lago worker makes his first court appearance in Trump's classified documents case
MIAMI (AP) - The property manager of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate made his first court appearance on Monday on charges in the classified documents case against the former president but did not ent...
Jul 31, 2023
Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level. Abruzzese ha...
Jul 31, 2023
CP NewsAlert: RCMP suspend search for youth missing since severe N.S. flooding
WINDSOR, N.S. - Nova Scotia RCMP say they have suspended their search for a youth who was among four people swept away on July 22 by rushing floodwaters following a historic storm. Police said today t...
Jul 31, 2023
Canadiens sign forward Jesse Ylonen to one-year, two-way contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Jesse Ylonen, the team announced Monday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ylonen ...
Jul 31, 2023
Nigeria advances to round of 16 at Women's World Cup with 0-0 draw against Ireland
Brisbane, Australia (AP) - Pre-tournament underdog Nigeria used a scoreless draw against Ireland on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup. The Super Falcons finished second in ...
Jul 31, 2023
