Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Alberta legislature committee eyes separation vote as meeting hits bizarre roadblock
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta's journey toward holding a fall referendum on separation took a bizarre turn Wednesday - straight into another roadblock. It occurred when the governing United Cons...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Fairy Creek anti-logging protesters win appeal in bid for class-action certification
VANCOUVER - Fairy Creek anti-logging protesters have won an appeal against a court ruling that denied the certification of their proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal and provincial govern...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Jays' Berrios expected to miss at least 12 months after undergoing elbow surgery
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss the rest of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The procedure was performed Wednesday, a team spokesman said. Elbow ligamen...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Arbitrator awards former CFL player Bruce $25,000 in damages
Former CFL player Arland Bruce III was awarded $25,000 in damages by an arbitrator earlier this month after suffering a concussion in a 2012 game. The amount is significantly lower than the $310,000 B...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (AP) - Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a sus...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought
In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League. Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on Wednesday to secure Emery a record-extending fif...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final is dismissed
Southampton's appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was dismissed on Wednesday. An arbitration panel upheld the English Football League's decision...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Man rescued after days trapped in rolled vehicle on B.C. forest road
CHASE - A man has been rescued after being trapped for two days in his vehicle that crashed on a remote forest service road northeast of Kamloops, B.C. RCMP say the man was reported missing Tuesday an...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security
OTTAWA - New Democrats and several unions are warning that federal job cuts and research facility closures will put food safety and security at risk. The federal government's website says it's plannin...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it'
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be on...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026