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Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have pulled off the biggest signing in club history, landing former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller. The club announced the move Wednesday. While a dollar figure w...
Aug 6, 2025
Quebec man charged for alleged online threats against critical infrastructure
MONTREAL - The RCMP say a Quebec man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making threats against critical infrastructure in online posts. Christian Barriault, 38, faces three charges including u...
Aug 6, 2025
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game
NEW YORK (AP) - Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the...
Aug 6, 2025
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX - Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova Scotia soared in July, but the woman on social assistance says her pleas for a government-funded air con...
Aug 6, 2025
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX - Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova Scotia soared in July, but the woman on social assistance says her pleas for a government-funded air con...
Aug 6, 2025
Photo Gallery: Carney promises supports for forestry sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is preparing financial supports for the forestry sector as the United States ratchets up duties on Canadian softwood lumber. Carney is promising an aid package ...
Aug 6, 2025
5 soldiers shot at Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Five soldiers were shot on Wednesday at the Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, the base said in a social media post. Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down a...
Aug 6, 2025
Muslims leaders say anti-Palestinian racism is casting a chill on free speech
OTTAWA - Public and private institutions are violating the speech rights of those speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza, say Muslim leaders who are calling for official government recognition of a...
Aug 6, 2025
Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an 'X' gender marker
OTTAWA - Canadians renewing or applying for Nexus travel cards can no longer choose an X gender marker, following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that says the American government ...
Aug 6, 2025
Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proce...
Aug 6, 2025
