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Toronto Marathon founder apologizes to runners for poor race experience
TORONTO - The founder of the Toronto Marathon is apologizing to the event's participants and supporters for challenges they faced during the race that took place earlier this month. Jay Glassman says ...
May 16, 2023

Calgary Stampeders sign first-round draft pick Cole Tucker
The Calgary Stampeders signed Canadian receiver Cole Tucker on Tuesday. Tucker, Calgary's first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 2023 CFL draft, attended the Minnesota Vikings rookie mini-camp befor...
May 16, 2023

Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday
WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union that represents them, and they warn the airline could be shut down right before the May lon...
May 16, 2023

Snoop Dogg says Ottawa Senators bid will include equity for First Nations
OTTAWA - Snoop Dogg shouted out Canada's First Nations in his ongoing social media campaign to promote his bid to buy the NHL's Ottawa Senators. The rapper is part of a bid spearheaded by Los Angeles-...
May 16, 2023

Buffalo Narrows issues mandatory evacuation as wildfire closes in
The wildfire situation in Saskatchewan is leading to more evacuations.The village council in Buffalo Narrows held an emergency meeting late Monday, where they declared a mandatory evacuation for the e...
May 16, 2023

Recognizing Victim Support Workers In Saskatchewan
Volunteers Spend Countless Hours, Including Through Police-Based Programs, Supporting Victims Of Crime May 14 to 20, 2023, is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, an opportunity to highlight the work ...
May 16, 2023

10th Year of Smarter Science Better Buildings in North Battleford
Local and Saskatchewan examples of energy efficiency in action!From May 8 to May 26, 2023, the Western Development Museum - North Battleford is hosting Grade 7 students for a half day of learning abou...
May 16, 2023

A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basks on Tel Aviv beach
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz. But it's not American film director and Tel Aviv ...
May 16, 2023

Canada 'extremely concerned' about fate of Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin, embassy says
WASHINGTON - Canada's embassy in Washington says it is "extremely concerned" about the fate of the Line 5 cross-border pipeline. A court hearing Thursday in Wisconsin could determine whether the pipel...
May 16, 2023

Guardian Caps among new player-safety initiatives being introduced by CFL
TORONTO - Some CFL players will be sporting a new look during training camp. Offensive and defensive linemen, running backs and linebackers will all be wearing a Guardian Cap, a soft-shell helmet cove...
May 16, 2023