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Torn loyalties in Montreal ahead of World Cup match between Canada and Belgium
MONTREAL - A soccer rivalry is forming in Montreal between fans of the national teams of Belgium and Canada ahead of Wednesday's World Cup match between the two countries. Montreal has a sizable Frenc...
Nov 22, 2022

Toronto FC paves the way for return of Spanish midfielder Víctor Vázquez
Toronto FC has selected Vctor Vzquez in Stage 2 of the Major League Soccer re-entry draft, paving the way for the Spanish midfielder's second stint with the club. The 35-year-old Vzquez joined TFC ahe...
Nov 22, 2022

Break it down: Dancers begin charting path to Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) - Breaking is in Victor Montalvo's blood. He is a descendant of twin breakers - his father and uncle - who were performing in Mexico long before they taught a young Montalvo to spin on h...
Nov 22, 2022

Roughriders announce signings of three Americans
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added three American players to their roster, including one who had a stint with the CFL team last season.Defensive back Devin Jones signed with the Roughriders in Se...
Nov 22, 2022

Raptors hit with another key injury as Barnes day-to-day with left knee sprain
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is out day-to-day with a left knee sprain and is questionable for the team's game Wednesday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The injury comes as Barnes, who d...
Nov 22, 2022

Here's a look at other times Canadian prime ministers testified at public inquiries
OTTAWA - The word "unprecedented" applies to some aspects of the massive public inquiry underway in Ottawa. After all, the commission is investigating the first-time use of the federal Emergencies Act...
Nov 22, 2022

Two La Ronge gymnasts heading to Winter Games
When the Saskatchewan Winter Games goes ahead in February, they will include five gymnasts from the Prince Albert Aerials Club. Head coach Preston Sogge said this year the club has some expanded talen...
Nov 22, 2022

Coroner's inquest hears of search for Montreal firefighter whose rescue boat capsized
JOLIETTE - A coroner's inquest into the 2021 drowning of Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix is hearing about the frantic search for him after his boat capsized in the Lachine Rapids during a rescue a...
Nov 22, 2022

Prince Albert's Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre Open for the Season
Open TODAY!We've completed a tonne of work over the last few weeks and we're excited to announce it's time to open the doors for the season!! The centre hours are Monday to Friday; 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. an...
Nov 22, 2022

Three-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa announces pregnancy
MINNEAPOLIS - Canadian basketball star Natalie Achonwa has announced she is pregnant. The three-time Olympian from Guelph, Ont., made the announcement on her 30th birthday, posting an image of an ultr...
Nov 22, 2022