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Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting
HALIFAX - When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released ...
May 17, 2022
Two "Bluewater Survivors" say they were re-victimized by gymnastics investigation
Former gymnast Abby Spadafora and another of the 11 athletes known as the Bluewater Survivors publicly criticized the handling of their abuse complaint by Gymnastics Canada, saying they were re-victim...
May 17, 2022
Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm named finalist for Selke Trophy
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames centre Elias Lindholm is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The annual honour is presented to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the g...
May 17, 2022
Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal stretches hit streak to 10 games
TORONTO - Santiago Espinal has been putting up impressive numbers all May for the Toronto Blue Jays, including a 10-game hit streak. But does he know it? Vaguely. "No, no, no, not really. I just go ou...
May 17, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Better roads would cut fatalities but human error still kills
WAY TOO MANY people die in traffic accidents around here. We all know that.The City of Kamloops wants to do something about it and hopes joining a world-wide movement called Vision Zero will get some ...
May 17, 2022
Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs
Here are five things to know as we head into Tuesday's post-season action: BATTLE OF FLORIDA The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the Presidents' Trophy-winning Florida ...
May 17, 2022
Hezbollah, allies lose their majority in Lebanon parliament
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group and its allies have lost the parliament majority they had held since 2018, according to final results from the Lebanese elections released Tuesday. Hez...
May 17, 2022
Vaping vs cigarettes, royals visit Newfoundland and Labrador : In The News for May 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
May 17, 2022
Milgaard pushed for action on Indigenous sisters' wrongful conviction claims
David Milgaard was actively helping people who claim they have been wrongfully convicted right up until his sudden death, including two Indigenous sisters who have been incarcerated for nearly 30 year...
May 17, 2022
Over half of young people see racist content online about immigrants, poll suggests
OTTAWA - Over half of Canadians under age 35 come across racist or prejudiced remarks about immigrants on the internet, a new survey suggests. Forty-two per cent of all respondents to the online surve...
May 17, 2022
