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Canada's Marielle Thompson wins third straight World Cup ski cross gold
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canada's Marielle Thompson won her third consecutive World Cup women's ski cross gold medal on Sunday. The victory caps a two-gold weekend in Georgia for the Whistler, B.C., nativ...
Feb 11, 2024

Roussel's gold leads three-medal day for Canada at short track speedskating World Cup
DRESDEN, Germany - Felix Roussel earned gold to spearhead a second straight three-medal day for Canada in World Cup short track speedskating action on Sunday. The Sherbrooke, Que., native won the men'...
Feb 11, 2024

RCMP warns of public safety after firearms stolen in Creighton
Crighton RCMP says there could be a threat to public safety after several firearms were stolen from multiple cabins in the community.Police reported that a business in Creighton was broken into during...
Feb 11, 2024

Canada women play waiting game after loss to Japan in FIBA Olympic qualifier
SOPRON, Hungary - Canada's women's basketball team will need some help to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Bridget Carleton led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds but Canada fell to 1-2 dropping...
Feb 11, 2024

After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios
MONTREAL - Over the past 32 years, painter Frances Foster has seen the view from her studio window shift from old railway yards and rundown factories to trendy businesses, new residents and high-end c...
Feb 11, 2024

Canada nearly irrelevant in Africa, experts warn
Canada is approaching total irrelevance in the world's fastest-growing continent, experts argue, saying that a pattern of disengagement in trade, diplomacy and investment in Africa means Ottawa is ced...
Feb 11, 2024

Vancouver celebrates 50th Chinatown Spring Festival Parade for Lunar New Year
VANCOUVER - The 50th Anniversary of the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade is taking place in Vancouver's historic Chinatown neighbourhood today. The City says the 1.3 kilometre route will start at the ...
Feb 11, 2024

NHL roundup: Bobrovsky makes 35 saves, Panthers bury Avalanche 4-0
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sergei Bobrovsky made 35 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Florida Panthers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 on Saturday night. Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, Eetu...
Feb 11, 2024

Byfield scores twice as Kings drill Oilers 4-0 in Hiller's coaching debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) - David Rittich stopped 27 shots for his first shutout in nearly three years, Quinton Byfield had two goals and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 Satur...
Feb 11, 2024

Raiders beat Wheat Kings, take another step towards playoff spot
The Prince Albert Raiders continue to play good hockey in February as they clinched another home win on Saturday night at the Art Hauser Centre.The Raiders overcame a rocky start to outlast the Brando...
Feb 10, 2024