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Jack Eichel thriving in the desert with Vegas Golden Knights
Mark Stone knew all about the player. He just wasn't sure about the person. The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel from Buffalo in a blockbuster trade last November following a messy, protracte...
Nov 09, 2022

Toronto Argos linebacker Wynton McManis hopeful about playing in CFL's East final
TORONTO - The injury news continues to get better for Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts. Last week, the CFL team announced veteran Canadian running back Andrew Harris had resumed practising aft...
Nov 09, 2022

Sherbrooke Phoenix's Justin Gill enjoying breakout season with eyes on NHL again
Fuelled by motivation from a down moment, Justin Gill has turned the corner in his junior hockey career. The 19-year-old Sherbrooke Phoenix centre has been enjoying a breakout season as one of the QMJ...
Nov 09, 2022

Poilievre stands by 'Freedom Convoy' support, but will wait to weigh in on evidence
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he stands by his support of the "Freedom Convoy," but will wait until a public inquiry on the matter is over before weighing in on what it has heard....
Nov 09, 2022

Highway swept away in 2021 floods reopens between Merritt and Spences Bridge, B.C.
VICTORIA - A highway that washed out in more than two dozen places has reopened to the public a year after a series of atmospheric rivers stalled over southern British Columbia. Transportation Ministe...
Nov 09, 2022

Toronto FC trades Canadian Luca Petrasso to Orlando City for allocation money
Toronto FC has traded fullback/midfielder Luca Petrasso to Orlando City SC in a deal that could net TFC up to US$400,000 in general allocation money. Toronto will get a guaranteed $300,000 in 2023 gen...
Nov 09, 2022

Oilers forward Evander Kane out 3-4 months after wrist cut by skate
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will miss three to four months after being cut on the left wrist by a skate blade. The injury occurred during Edmonton's 3-2 win at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kane got ...
Nov 09, 2022

Canadiens forward Slafkovsky suspended two games for boarding Red Wings' Luff
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Juraj Slafkovsky two games, boarding Detroit Red Wings forward Matt Luff. The incident occurred in the third period of Montreal's 3-2...
Nov 09, 2022

Montreal unveils pollinator plan ahead of UN biodiversity conference
Montreal is promising more green space, less grass mowing and more bee-and-butterfly-friendly gardens as part of a multi-year plan to help pollinators and urban biodiversity. Mayor Valrie Plante said ...
Nov 09, 2022

More RCMP recruits needed to meet staffing shortage
If anyone is thinking of a new or second career and is interested in joining the RCMP, this might be a good time to sign up. During Monday's Town of Battleford council meeting, Mayor Ames Leslie said ...
Nov 09, 2022