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Rookie Caleb Evans to start at quarterback when Ottawa Redblacks face Edmonton Elks
OTTAWA - Rookie quarterback Caleb Evans will get the start Tuesday night when the Ottawa Redblacks host the Edmonton Elks. Evans was listed as the starter on the depth chart the Redblacks released Mon...
Sep 27, 2021

Texas GOP tries to protect US House seats under new maps
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Republicans proposed redrawn congressional maps Monday that would shore up their slipping dominance and bolster their nearly two dozen U.S. House members, while adding new d...
Sep 27, 2021

Questions linger for Sask. business owners ahead of vaccine passport implementation
When the Saskatchewan government announced vaccine passports would be required at various establishments and businesses, the first thought that came to Tracy Read's mind was how she was going to carry...
Sep 27, 2021

John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, to be freed from oversight
A federal judge said Monday that John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago, can be freed from all his remaining restrictions next year if he continues to fol...
Sep 27, 2021

FC Cincinnati fires coach Jaap Stam, former TFC player Tyrone Marshall takes over
CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati, Toronto FC's opponent at BMO Field on Wednesday, has fired head coach Jaap Stam. Tyrone Marshall, a former TFC player who had been serving as coach of Cincinnati's under-19...
Sep 27, 2021

Many Raptors getting first taste of home as training camp begins in Toronto
TORONTO - While Toronto Raptors are finally back home, many players are getting their first taste of life in the city. The Raptors opened their training camp at home today after being based south of t...
Sep 27, 2021

Taliban, ex-Afghan government dispute ends with no UN speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The dispute between Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers and its former government over who should speak at the United Nations' annual meeting of world leaders finally has an answer:...
Sep 27, 2021

China: 2 Canadians in prisoner swap freed for health reasons
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China's Foreign Ministry said Monday. A mini...
Sep 27, 2021

Still in Shock over Rider Win
I'm still in shock.It was an amazing 31-24 win by the Riders over BC Friday night which gave them sole possession of second place, but it was the way the Riders did it that was incredible.While the BC...
Sep 27, 2021

Scientists: Spanish volcano has entered 'low activity' phase
LA PALMA, Canary Islands (AP) - A Spanish island volcano that has buried more than 500 buildings and displaced over 6,000 people since it erupted last week stopped releasing large clouds of ashes and ...
Sep 27, 2021