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Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
MONTREAL - Correctional Service Canada says a 69-year-old convicted murderer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area. Staff discovered late Saturday that Lori Bill Germa was not present...
Jul 06, 2025

Ship attacked in Red Sea off Yemen with gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades, UK maritime agency says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A ship came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen by armed men firing guns and launching rocket-propelled grenades, a group overseen by the Briti...
Jul 06, 2025

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
CALGARY - Canada's top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high. NATO leaders -...
Jul 06, 2025

Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military
OTTAWA - Not that long ago, former air force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was just one among many voices in Canada complaining about the way the federal government makes big defence purchasing decisions...
Jul 06, 2025

Kraken sign forward Tye Kartye to two-year extension
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Kraken signed forward Tye Kartye to a two-year contract extension Saturday with a $1.25 million average annual value. The 24-year-old Kartye had six goals and seven assists ...
Jul 05, 2025

Whyte kicks walk-off field goal as Lions rally to beat Alouettes 21-20
MONTREAL - Sean Whyte's 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game lifted the B.C. Lions to a stunning come-from-behind 21-20 win over the Montreal Alouettes in front of 21,144 Percival Molson S...
Jul 05, 2025

Blue Jays' depth contributing to win streak, surge in standings
TORONTO - Neither Addison Barger nor relievers Lazaro Estrada and Braydon Fisher were on the Toronto Blue Jays' 26-player opening day roster. But all three played significant roles in the Blue Jays' 4...
Jul 05, 2025

Messi fans fill Stade Saputo as Inter Miami visits Montreal: 'Messi is worldwide'
MONTREAL - Pierre-Paul Foisy can't count the number of times he's visited Stade Saputo to cheer on CF Montreal. The Lionel Messi superfan, however, has no problem shedding Montreal's colours when his ...
Jul 05, 2025

Soccer legend Lionel Messi to start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal
MONTREAL - Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal. The Argentine superstar was named to Miami's starting 11 alongside fellow former FC Barcelona stars Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets...
Jul 05, 2025

Barger drives in winning run in 11th, Jays top Angels 4-3 for seventh straight win
TORONTO - Addison Barger's hard-hit single into right field gave the Toronto Blue Jays a walk-off 4-3 win in 11 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Barger's two-out smash off reliever ...
Jul 05, 2025