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Rogers, Turner re-sign with Grey Cup-champion Calgary Stampeders
Veteran receiver Eric Rogers and Canadian defensive lineman Junior Turner are staying with the Calgary Stampeders. Rogers signed a two-year contract with the Grey Cup champions, while Turner...
Feb 12, 2019
IndyCar drivers cheering Robert Wickens recovery
AUSTIN, Texas - IndyCar drivers are watching Canadian Robert Wickens' determined recovery from a horrific crash last season and cheering him on in hopes he will be able to return to racing. Wickens, f...
Feb 12, 2019
Snow Days at Prince Albert National Parks
National parks are a great place for families to visit during the February break. Whether you prefer outdoor activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing or a stay in one of the chalets where ...
Feb 12, 2019
Canada heading to Czech Republic for Fed Cup World Group playoffs
Canada will hit the road to face the Czech Republic in a Fed Cup World Group playoff tie April 20-21. It's a tough draw for the Canadians, who are 0-6 against the Czechs in Fed Cup history. The winner...
Feb 12, 2019
Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat
PHOENIX - Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, who became a prominent gun-control advocate after his wife, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, was shot in a failed assassination attempt, announced Tuesday h...
Feb 12, 2019
Shivers’ named Rider DC, chills out fans worried about D as Free Agent Frenzy hits!
As the CFL stands on the precipice of perhaps one of the most contentious and interesting free agent periods in league history, the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday appeared to have their house fina...
Feb 12, 2019
Two Fundraisers for Crystal's Home
Crystal's Home is a home like no other! Forming around principles of hope, love and acceptance, Crystal's Home provides a supervised independent living program for 12-17 year old females who are unabl...
Feb 12, 2019
Kyle Shewfelt pained by turmoil in gymnastics, but hopeful for a healthier sport
CALGARY - Canadian gymnastics is having a reckoning. As painful as it is for Canada's lone Olympic gold medallist in gymnastics to see coaches charged with sexual offence...
Feb 12, 2019
'Strategic messaging': Russian fighters in Arctic spark debate on Canada's place
Recent Russian moves in the Arctic have renewed debate over that country's intentions and Canada's own status at the top of the world. The newspaper Izvestia reported late last month that Russia's mil...
Feb 12, 2019
Smaller companies fear they'll be unable to pass on carbon tax costs: poll
OTTAWA - A large proportion of small- and medium-sized businesses soon to be subjected to Ottawa's carbon tax worry they'll be unable to pass along the bulk of the e...
Feb 12, 2019