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Diallo tops Kwon, Canada takes 1-0 lead over South Korea in Davis Cup qualifier
Montreal's Gabriel Diallo opened Canada's Davis Cup qualifier against South Korea with a straight-sets win, edging Soonwoo Kwon 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. The 22-year-old Diallo won the match in one hour 30 ...
Feb 02, 2024

Canada captain Annabelle Chukwu puts on a show at CONCACAF U-17 Championship
TOLUCA, Mexico - Captain Annabelle Chukwu scored three goals to lead Canada to a 5-0 win over Puerto Rico in group play Friday at the CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship. Liana Tarasco and substitute A...
Feb 02, 2024

Ice roads in Far North open to traffic
Two northern ice roads have opened with a third expected to open to traffic on Saturday.That's according to an email from the Ministry of Highways, which states both the Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac an...
Feb 02, 2024

Labour agreement accepted by Quebec's FAE teachers union by narrow margin
MONTREAL - A Quebec teachers union whose strike late last year closed hundreds of schools for weeks has narrowly accepted a labour agreement with the province. Fdration autonome de l'enseignement, com...
Feb 02, 2024

Minister sorry for 'crappy piece of land' remark that angered pro-Palestinian groups
British Columbia's Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson has apologized for saying Israel was founded on a "crappy piece of land," remarks that have angered pro-Palestinian groups and othe...
Feb 02, 2024

Supreme Court allows West Point to continue using race as a factor in admissions, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing West Point to continue taking race into account in admissions, while a lawsuit over its policies continues. The justices on Friday rejected an emergency...
Feb 02, 2024

Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman named New York Red Bulls sporting director
HARRISON, N.J. - The New York Red Bulls have named former Canada captain Julian de Guzman their new sporting director. The 42-year-old de Guzman most recently was founder, managing partner and preside...
Feb 02, 2024

Increased police presence in Deschambault Lake
Residents in Deschambault Lake are being advised to avoid areas where police are present and follow any direction provided by officers.Saskatchewan RCMP have advised they are investigating an incident...
Feb 02, 2024

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign veteran Canadian defensive lineman Thomas
WINNIPEG - Jake Thomas is continuing his CFL run with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The veteran Canadian defensive lineman agreed to terms on a one-year extension with Winnipeg on Friday. Thomas was sche...
Feb 02, 2024

Manslaughter trial of Michigan school shooter's mom ends after 7 days of emotional testimony
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A groundbreaking trial of involuntary manslaughter against a Michigan school shooter's mother concluded Friday after seven days of emotional testimony and evidence about whether ...
Feb 02, 2024