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Sixth-ranked Canadian women to face World Cup champion Spain in October friendly
The sixth-ranked Canadian women will face World Cup champion Spain in an international friendly next month. Third-ranked Spain will host Canada on Oct. 25 at Estadio Francisco de la Hera in Almendrale...
Sep 17, 2024

Five things to know about the Bloc Québécois' newest riding, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois dealt a painful blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Monday's byelection, winning the Liberal stronghold of LaSalle-mard-Verdun by 248 votes. Here are five things to kn...
Sep 17, 2024

CF Montreal looks for revenge against New England Revolution
MONTRAL - At the beginning of the year, CF Montreal probably didn't have Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution circled on its calendar. But that has likely changed after what happened j...
Sep 17, 2024

Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster
TORONTO - After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple o...
Sep 17, 2024

Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus
MacKenzie Weegar wasn't bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to ...
Sep 17, 2024

Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season ...
Sep 17, 2024

Inmate from Besnard Correctional Camp unlawfully at-large
A warrant has been issued for an inmate that didn't report back to the Besnard Correctional Camp.Pinehouse RCMP have been working to locate 33-year-old Shane Morin since he was required to check in wi...
Sep 17, 2024

Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois leader says he's in no hurry to trigger a federal election and will instead stick with his plan to extract gains from the minority Liberal government. Yves-Franois Blanchet...
Sep 17, 2024

Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff
The Northern Super League has fleshed out its front office with four appointments. Jose Maria Celestino da Costa was named vice-president and head of soccer operations while Marianne Brooks was appoin...
Sep 17, 2024

Food items that got more expensive in August, and which ones saw prices go down
OTTAWA - Inflation has come down from its highs, and groceries are no exception. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that grocery prices in August rose 2.4 per cent from the year before, a far cry f...
Sep 17, 2024