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Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 184
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Dozens of people lingered outside the Dominican Republic's forensic institute late Wednesday for news of their loved ones still missing more than a day after a...
Apr 09, 2025

Bichette drives in winner in 11th, Guerrero celebrates extension with 3 hits as Blue Jays beat Bosox
BOSTON (AP) - Bo Bichette's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning scored Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated his contract extension with three hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston R...
Apr 09, 2025

Barnes, Raptors dominate Hornets 126-96 despite resting starters
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes had a double-double and the Raptors routed the Charlotte Hornets 126-96 on Wednesday as Toronto had its starters play limited minutes. Barnes finished with 17 points, 11 rebou...
Apr 09, 2025

'One more box to check': Penn State looking to finish improbable story at Frozen Four
Guy Gadowsky and his team were in big trouble. Penn State men's hockey program had just started its conference schedule with nine straight defeats. Some games were close. Others weren't. Despite that ...
Apr 09, 2025

New trial begins April 14 in Meadow Lake to determine Métis hunting rights
"Where are the Mtis allowed to be Mtis?" That question is the crux of an upcoming trial that is scheduled to begin at the Meadow Lake Provincial Court next Monday. "Where are they allowed to be themse...
Apr 09, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram gets injection for ankle sprain
TORONTO - Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its recovery from a sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram got a platelet-rich plasma shot on Tuesd...
Apr 09, 2025
Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle
REGINA - A Saskatchewan teenager is in hospital after he was struck down by an RCMP vehicle on a First Nation north of Regina.Mounties say it happened while police responded to a "firearms-related cal...
Apr 09, 2025

Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue
MONTREAL - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one cou...
Apr 09, 2025

Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact
VANCOUVER - Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary t...
Apr 09, 2025

Montreal River much lower than normal
The water level on the Montreal River between Bigstone Lake and Lac La Ronge is much lower than usual. "It is quite low. It's not unusual. Sometimes it is very low like it is now and sometimes it is q...
Apr 09, 2025