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Canadian Premier League player Amla suspended two years for anti-doping violation
OTTAWA - Halifax Wanderers striker Ludwig Amla has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected Sept. 10, 2022 contained terbutaline, the Canadian Centre fo...
Aug 02, 2023

Ile-a-la-Crosse survivors seek to have new class action for residential school settlement
Survivors of the Ile-a-la-Crosse residential school packed into a Saskatoon courtroom Wednesday to renew their fight for justice and recognition.Lawyers representing the "United for Survivors Group" p...
Aug 02, 2023

Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023

Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was facing widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Pundits ...
Aug 02, 2023

Second Intake Period Open for Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program 2023-24
The second intake period for the Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program is now open for applications until August 31, 2023. "The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to continue supporting v...
Aug 02, 2023

La Ronge RCMP searching for missing man
The La Ronge RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating 29-year-old Brent Logan McDonnell of the La Ronge District. McDonnell was reported missing on Aug. 1 and was last seen at approximat...
Aug 02, 2023

Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Liberal legislation aimed at social media platforms is ushering in censorship, despite his party running on similar policy in the last federal electi...
Aug 02, 2023

Canada's under-18 men's hockey team blanks Switzerland 5-0 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
TRENN, Slovakia - Canadian team captain Berkly Catton scored twice in a 5-0 blanking of Switzerland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Wednesday. Canada's under-18 men's hockey team finished 2-1 in Group B....
Aug 02, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps to sign Richie Laryea on loan from Nottingham Forest: source
VANCOUVER - Richie Laryea is apparently returning to Major League Soccer, but not to his hometown club. The 28-year-old defender from Toronto has been loaned to the Vancouver Whitecaps by Nottingham F...
Aug 02, 2023

All-Star forward Troy Terry gets a 7-year, $49 million contract extension from the Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - All-Star forward Troy Terry agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Terry's new deal keeps the sides out of arbitration and r...
Aug 02, 2023