Author Archives:
Lapena, Canadian women's team gather in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
TORONTO - Victor Lapena left a steady job in his hometown to move to Ibiza, Spain, for his first professional coaching gig. It paid him 600 euros a month. But it opened a door to something better, and...
Aug 23, 2022
Hurricanes sign veteran forward Paul Stastny to 1-year deal
RALEIGH, N.C. - Adding offense has been at the center of the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason. After acquiring a pure goal scorer and losing him to injury for potentially half the season, they added one...
Aug 23, 2022
Man accused in attack in Battleford appears in court on assault charge
A man facing a charge connected to an attack caught on video in Battleford made his first appearance at North Battleford provincial court Monday. Adam Lesmeister, 46, of Battleford, is facing a charge...
Aug 23, 2022
MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again
CALGARY - A member of Parliament says Ottawa may have underestimated Canadians' desire to travel when planning for a return to normal following the end of most pandemic restrictions. Airlines and airp...
Aug 23, 2022
Temporary changes to EI made during pandemic are set to expire late next month
OTTAWA - Temporary changes to the employment insurance program made during the pandemic are set to expire soon, jeopardizing access to jobless benefits for automotive workers in Windsor, Ont., who exp...
Aug 23, 2022
England midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer
LONDON (AP) - England midfielder Jill Scott announced her retirement from soccer on Tuesday, the second member of the Euro 2022-winning team to do so in two days. The 35-year-old Scott's decision come...
Aug 23, 2022
England midfielder Jill Scott retires from soccer
LONDON (AP) - England midfielder Jill Scott announced her retirement from soccer on Tuesday, the second member of the Euro 2022-winning team to do so in two days. The 35-year-old Scott's decision come...
Aug 23, 2022
Far more women than men not seeking re-election in Quebec's fall vote
QUEBEC - Far more women than men are saying goodbye to the Quebec legislature ahead of the fall election. Of the 34 members who have announced they won't be seeking re-election, 22 are women. That mea...
Aug 23, 2022
NWSL final to be televised nationally during prime time
The National Women's Soccer League title game will be aired nationally in prime time for the first time in the 10-year-old league's history. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern at Audi Field in W...
Aug 23, 2022
Lions' Gwacham, Als' Harris, Ticats' White named CFL top performers for Week 11
TORONTO - B.C. linebacker Obum Gwacham, Montreal quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton receiver Tim White have been named the CFL's top performers for Week 11 of the 2022 season. Gwacham posted singl...
Aug 23, 2022