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Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race
NEW YORK (AP) - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance betwee...
Jul 06, 2021
Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue
Calgary Stampede organizers say proof of vaccination will be required to get into one popular live-music venue when the 10-day cowboy festival starts Friday. "We will require guests to show proof of v...
Jul 06, 2021
'What we ask is for people to stay home': active COVID cases at Hatchet Lake surpasses 100
Editor's note: This story was amended at 8 p.m. Tuesday to include a statement from PAGC.The Chief of Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation says every effort is being taken to control the spread of COV...
Jul 06, 2021
Toronto FC hopeful that Altidore impasse will soon come to a resolution
It appears Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, like most everyone else, is on the outside looking it when it comes to Jozy Altidore's impasse with the MLS club. Bradley, whose finger is usually on the...
Jul 06, 2021
First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C., area
LYTTON - One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to...
Jul 06, 2021
Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick Tuesday to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final. The midfielder took a trademark hop at the end ...
Jul 06, 2021
In-custody death in Sandy Bay
A woman who was in police custody after an arrest in Sandy Bay in the far northeast of the province has died. The death happened Sunday night.RCMP said an independent investigation of the in-custody d...
Jul 06, 2021
SGI had strong year financially despite COVID challenges
According to the annual reports it tabled Tuesday, SGI successfully withstood the impacts of COVID-19 during the 2020-21 fiscal year.The Crown corporation's Auto Fund was able to provide the largest r...
Jul 06, 2021
American receiver Quan Bray among seven players suspended by the Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - American receiver Quan Bray was among seven players suspended Tuesday by the Montreal Alouettes. Bray was arrested in February 2020 in Texas while travelling in an SUV that contained over 7...
Jul 06, 2021
Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship
OTTAWA - First Nations, Inuit and Mtis leaders are applauding the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general, saying they are excited at the chance to build stronger bridg...
Jul 06, 2021