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P.A. Ski League’s first-ever competition a great success
Little Red River Park was kept busy on Saturday for the Prince Albert Ski League's first ever competition.In conjunction with the Saskatoon Freestyle ski club, the Prairie Peaks Fun Competition began ...
Mar 13, 2024

UNB Reds look to seal perfect hockey season with University Cup title
TORONTO - Hockey championships follow Camaryn Baber and his family. His father Brad, helped his hometown Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds win the 1991-92 Ontario Hockey League title and the 1992-93 Memoria...
Mar 13, 2024
Broncos, Wheat Kings fined by WHL
The Brandon Wheat Kings and Swift Current Broncos are lighter in the wallet.The WHL announced the clubs have been fined due to actions at the end of their game Saturday, a 6-3 Broncos win in Swift Cur...
Mar 13, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward McMann to two-year contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed centre Bobby McMann to a two-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is US$1.35 million. McMann was set to become an unrestricte...
Mar 13, 2024

Geert Wilders says he doesn't have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders said Wednesday he doesn't have the support of his prospective coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister. Wilders took ...
Mar 13, 2024

Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts
OTTAWA - The office of Canada's auditor general confirms it fired two employees after discovering they were making extra money from federal contracts on the side. Karen Hogan's office says a third per...
Mar 13, 2024

This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables
One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British Columbia comes months before any peaches, apricots or nectarines start fattening on trees. Like many other farmers, Jenn...
Mar 13, 2024

Ford looking forward to returning to Blue Bombers following NFL tryout
Tyrell Ford can see coaching in his football future but is gladly hanging up his whistle for the next little while. The 25-year-old defensive back will resume his CFL career with the Winnipeg Blue Bom...
Mar 13, 2024

Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced
Canada's federal government and organizations representing some of the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry, and eggs could disrup...
Mar 13, 2024

Texas man who used an iron long for decades after contracting polio as a child dies at 78
DALLAS (AP) - A Texas man who spent most of his 78 years using an iron lung chamber and built a large following on social media, recounting his life from contracting polio in the 1940s to earning a la...
Mar 13, 2024