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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in hospital, investigation ongoing
A collision in North Battleford that left a man in his 60s seriously injured remains under investigation.Battlefords RCMP responded Saturday morning to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident north of th...
Jul 12, 2022

Ottawa fast-tracking travel visas for AIDS conference amid sharp criticism
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is now prioritizing temporary travel visas for people seeking to attend the International AIDS Conference in Montreal at the end of July. The move comes as the ...
Jul 12, 2022

ACT makes donation to Battlefords Minor Hockey
The Associated Canadian Travelers (ACT) have made a $5,000 donation to Battlefords Minor Hockey. The funds will go towards new jerseys for the girls' minor hockey program at the grassroots level, ahea...
Jul 12, 2022

Canadian-made tools on Webb space telescope help provide spectacular views of space
LONGUEUIL, Que. - NASA is releasing new photos from its James Webb Space Telescope that offer a glimpse into dying stars and distant galaxies. The United States agency released four new images today d...
Jul 12, 2022

Help wanted. Toronto FC continues to remake roster in search of success
The rebuilding job at Toronto FC is going slow, perhaps slower than anyone but coach Bob Bradley expected. Toronto, which finished 26th last season in the then-27-team league at 6-18-10, currently sta...
Jul 12, 2022

Flyers waive Lindblom, donate $100K to cancer organization
The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Oskar Lindblom on waivers Tuesday with the intent of buying out the final year of the 25-year-old cancer survivor's contract. General manager Chuck Fletcher call...
Jul 12, 2022

Stampeders receiver Begelton equally adept to catching fish as he is footballs
He's one of the CFL's top receivers, but Reggie Begelton can catch more than just footballs. When the Calgary Stampeders' star is away from the field, he likes being on water and chasing whatever swim...
Jul 12, 2022

Canadians Kamal Miller, Dayne St. Clair headed to MLS all-star game
CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller and fellow Canadian Dayne St. Clair are headed to the MLS all-star game. Miller was chosen as one of commissioner Don Garber's picks. St. Clair gets the nod for his s...
Jul 12, 2022

Zach Collaros, Dalton Schoen and Peyton Logan earn CFL weekly honours
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros and receiver Dalton Schoen of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders kick-returner Peyton Logan were named the CFL's top performers of the week Tuesday. C...
Jul 12, 2022

Star defenceman Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons
EDMONTON - Star NHL defenceman Duncan Keith has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw him lead the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles while twice being named the NHL's top def...
Jul 12, 2022