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Daulton Varsho has never hit the ball harder in his return from shoulder surgery
TORONTO - Daulton Varsho has never swung the bat harder and it's all thanks to a small adjustment at the plate. Varsho had a three-run blast in the eighth inning for a short-lived Blue Jays lead and a...
May 13, 2025

Granlund shines for surging Stars with hat trick in 3-1 win over Jets
DALLAS (AP) - Mikael Granlund had his first career playoff hat trick, Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots, and the Dallas Stars beat Winnipeg 3-1 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-1 series lead over the top-se...
May 13, 2025

Junior Caminero's ninth inning grand slam lifts Rays over Jays 11-9
TORONTO - Junior Caminero's ninth inning grand slam bounced off the scoreboard on the third deck of Rogers Centre to hand the Tampa Bay Rays a 11-9 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Chandler ...
May 13, 2025

McMahon, Philips lift Charge to 1-0 win over Victoire, lead semifinal series 2-1
OTTAWA - Mannon McMahon broke a scoreless tie at 8:42 of the third period to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 1-0 playoff victory over the Montreal Victoire Tuesday night. McMahon won a battle along the bo...
May 13, 2025

Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF's 19th Report Card s...
May 13, 2025

Beavers shutout Flyers in season opener
The North Battleford Beavers kicked off their 2025 baseball season in commanding fashion on Monday night at Beaver Lions Stadium, cruising to a 13-0 shutout win over the Mervin Flyers. A trio of Beave...
May 13, 2025
Sask. Immigration minister to ask for two-year work permit extension
With a new federal cabinet announced and a new federal immigration minister getting settled in, Saskatchewan's immigration minister is looking to put together a deal.Tuesday morning, Lena Metlege Diab...
May 13, 2025

New strategic plan sets priorities for North Battleford's future
North Battleford has adopted a new four-year strategic plan, which City Manager Randy Patrick says sets out a clear vision of growth, sustainability and civic pride."The strategic plan is Council's pr...
May 13, 2025

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, allowing the case against her to continue. The arrest of Milwauk...
May 13, 2025

Return to B.C. Lions 'a beautiful hello' for running back James Butler
KAMLOOPS - James Butler always knew a return to the B.C. Lions was possible. The CFL veteran just didn't anticipate the way he'd find his way back. After two years with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Butler...
May 13, 2025