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Christina Black upsets third-seed Jennifer Jones at PointsBet Invitational
OAKVILLE, Ont. - The PointsBet Invitational saw its first major upset in women's competition Friday with Christina Black defeating Jennifer Jones 9-6 in second-round action at the single-elimination c...
Sep 29, 2023

Ground broken on Mosquito First Nation's new Cultural Centre and Art Gallery
Construction is close to starting on Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation's new Cultural Centre and Art Gallery.An official groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday with FSIN...
Sep 29, 2023

Raiders welcome Regina to Hockeytown North for Friday night clash
The Prince Albert Raiders (1-2-0-0) are looking to get back to their winning ways in their Friday night showdown against the Regina Pats (2-0-1-0) at the Art Hauser Centre. Following a strong start ag...
Sep 29, 2023

European Union heads to visit Canada amid talks for access to EU science grants
OTTAWA - The top heads of the European Union are expected to visit Canada this year, as officials discuss the possibility of Ottawa joining a major research-funding pact. Brussels and Ottawa hold lead...
Sep 29, 2023

Blinken on Canada-India rift: 'Those responsible must be held accountable'
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is again urging India to co-operate with Canada to bring Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killers to justice. Blinken confirmed that he delivered that message...
Sep 29, 2023

Ticats linebacker Thurman looking forward to facing Stampeders
HAMILTON - Jameer Thurman has never had a problem getting himself up to play football, but the veteran linebacker admits he'll have a bit more juice than usual Saturday night. Thurman leads Hamilton a...
Sep 29, 2023

Canada disagrees with inclusion of Russians, Belarusians in 2024 Paralympics
OTTAWA - The Canadian Paralympic Committee disagreed with the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in next summer's Paralympic ...
Sep 29, 2023

Former SLGA store to be used for more space and training for Battlefords RCMP
The North Battleford RCMP will soon have additional space in the community.Members of the police force and the provincial government were in North Battleford on Thursday to announce the former SLGA st...
Sep 29, 2023

Wild sign Mats Zuccarello to 2-year, $8.25M contract extension for top line security
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension on Friday, solidifying their top line beyond this season. Zuccarello, 36, ha...
Sep 29, 2023

Rare road win in Orlando would help CF Montreal's MLS playoff push
MONTREAL - A rare road victory against Orlando City SC on Saturday evening could go a long way in securing a playoff spot for CF Montreal. It's a very tall order for Montreal as it heads into its fina...
Sep 29, 2023