Indigenous

Probe into mass killer's release should be made public ahead of inquest: lawyer

SASKATOON — A lawyer representing a Saskatchewan First Nation says an investigation into the statutory release of a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others should be made public ahead of a coroner’s inquest into the stabbing rampage.

Jan 11, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Suzdalev scores hat trick, West-leading Blades beat Giants 7-2

SASKATOON — Alexander Suzdalev had a hat trick and an assist in his second game of the season to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 7-2 win over the Vancouver Giants on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League.

Jan 10, 2024 11:05 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Owen Beck shines in debut as Spirit trounce Spitfires 11-3

WINDSOR, Ont. — Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck went off for two goals and four assists in his Saginaw debut to help the Spirit trounce the Windsor Spitfires 11-3 on Wednesday night in the Ontario Hockey League.

Jan 10, 2024 9:05 PM Read more >

Cocopah Indigenous leader killed in northern Mexico border state

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in the northern Mexico border state of Sonora said Wednesday that a local Cucapah Indigenous leader, Aronia Wilson, has been found dead.

Jan 10, 2024 8:47 PM Read more >

Minville's OT winner caps Olympiques' late comeback in 5-4 win over Armada

GATINEAU, Que. — Jérémie Minville scored the overtime winner to cap a 5-4 Gatineau Olympiques comeback win over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada on Wednesday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Jan 10, 2024 8:39 PM Read more >

Three people, including reporter, arrested as Edmonton encampment dismantled

Edmonton police arrested one man and two women Wednesday as they dismantled a homeless encampment, including a reporter who had been covering the issue.

Jan 10, 2024 8:24 PM Read more >

Raptors forward Pascal Siakam out against Clippers with back spasms

LOS ANGELES — Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss Wednesday night's road game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back spasms, the team announced before tip-off. Siakam had yet to miss any of Toronto's 37 games this season.

Jan 10, 2024 7:31 PM Read more >

Canada's Sebov and Marino to meet in Aussie Open qualifying, Zhao eliminated

MELBOURNE, Australia — Canadians Rebecca Marino and Katherine Sebov will meet in the Australian Open qualifying tournament after both advancing to the final round.

Jan 10, 2024 7:19 PM Read more >

B.C. hospital admissions break record as respiratory illness season nears peak

VANCOUVER — Hospitals in British Columbia are treating a record number of patients as the province's respiratory illness season nears its peak, with the health minister saying the situation is challenging but being managed.

Jan 10, 2024 5:29 PM Read more >

PMO denies misleading ethics commissioner as Conservatives call for probe

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister's Office is denying allegations it misled the ethics commissioner, after the federal Conservatives called for an investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's vacation in Jamaica.

Jan 10, 2024 5:24 PM Read more >