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Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut

Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for A
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Canada's physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities

Canada's physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities

In a haunting message from beyond the grave, Métis Elder Sonny James MacDonald recounted being incarcerated for more than two years at an Indian Hospital in Edmonton in the 1940s for tuberculosis treatment, suffering abuse and isolation as a child.
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Utah Hockey Club knows it finally has a home in Salt Lake City

Utah Hockey Club knows it finally has a home in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Defenseman Sean Durzi got a taste of the NHL in Salt Lake City when he and the Kings played the Golden Knights in a 2022 preseason game.
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Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction

Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s $8.6-billion plan to fast-track building new schools will include a pilot project to incentivize private ones.
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Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin

Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche head into training camp with some holes to fill — and some feelings to mend down the road.
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LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey

LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has defeated Republican small businessman Carmen Bucco in a contest in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District that opened up because of the death of Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
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Canada's physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities

Canada's physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities

President of the Canadian Medical Association said they are 'deeply ashamed' of their actions and inactions throughout history, leading to racism, neglect and abuse toward First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members
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Oman holds on to edge Nepal with one ball to spare in cricket thriller

Oman holds on to edge Nepal with one ball to spare in cricket thriller

KING CITY, Ont. — Oman scored 10 runs in the final over to edge Nepal by one wicket with just one ball remaining in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Wednesday. Kaleemullah, the No.
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Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos

Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos.
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Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill

Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland urged a committee of senators Wednesday not to tweak the pharmacare bill he carefully negotiated with the NDP earlier this year.
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