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James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
NEW YORK (AP) — After teaming up on a bestseller about the murder of four…
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry
KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants…
Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames ‘shameful’ bettors
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge…
Titan submersible disaster CEO could have been charged criminally if he survived, Coast Guard says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast…
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire Tuesday on the Navajo Nation in…
Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s…
Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings
The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear…
Barbers using TikTok to build their brands are attracting a new teen clientele
MONTRÉAL — Videos of barbers at work showcasing their talents are plentiful on TikTok, and…
Son Heung-min signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after a decade at Tottenham
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on…
Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton set up all-American semifinal in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton won Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the…
Artifacts in US museums explain the outsized role of racism in the nation’s history
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Museums across the U.S. are displaying artifacts that represent and reflect…
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No.…
Fritz, Shelton pick up emphatic victories to set up all-American semifinal at NBO
TORONTO — Taylor Fritz stepped under the spotlight and almost immediately blasted three aces with…
Son Heung-min signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after decade at Tottenham
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on…
Division among Brazilians over Bolsonaro house arrest order could set the tone for next election
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilians were divided Tuesday over a house arrest order against former…
Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals, dedicates win to late grandfather
MONTREAL — Clara Tauson wore a heavy heart when she took the court Tuesday night.…
What’s known and not yet known about the Justice Department’s scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe origins
WASHINGTON (AP) — News that Attorney General Pam Bondi is advancing a criminal investigation into…
Confederate statues in DC area to be restored and replaced in line with Trump’s executive order
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Washington, D.C.-area statues commemorating the Confederacy will be restored and replaced,…
Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O’Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less…
Seattle NHL team’s mascot has a close encounter with a brown bear during video shoot in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s blue-haired troll mascot had…
Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries’ ties
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Mexico…
BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty
VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty…