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Canadian Jeff Gustafson tied as second choice for US$1-million Classic
Much is being expected from Canadian Jeff Gustafson at next month's US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The angler from Kenora, Ont., is tied with American Brandon Lester as the 4-1 second pick for the p...
Feb 15, 2023

Gallant joins three other Canadians on Elite Series
It's about to get real for Canadian Cooper Gallant. Four months ago, the 25-year-old native of Bowmanville, Ont., achieved a childhood dream by qualifying to compete on the Elite Series, pro bass fish...
Feb 15, 2023

Rep. Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican firebrand known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump, said Wednesday that the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case wit...
Feb 15, 2023

Alberta NDP launches significant plan to connect 1 million residents with family doctor
The Alberta NDP has put forth a plan they say would connect one million Albertans to a family doctor.Announced Wednesday by party leader Rachel Notley, the plan is said to be a critical step in ending...
Feb 15, 2023

Poilievre backs Alberta's concerns over federal 'just transition' legislation
CALGARY, AB - Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil and gas agenda.Poilievre told report...
Feb 15, 2023

Alouettes GM Maciocia 'encouraged' by new signings despite ownership debacle
MONTREAL - As the Montreal Alouettes flew into a cloud of uncertainty over the team's ownership situation, the frustration started to take its toll on general manager Danny Maciocia. In the weeks lead...
Feb 15, 2023

Rick Dempsey seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first candidates hoping to run for the United Conservative Party (UCP) in Lethbridge-West are officially announcing their bids for nomination.Rick Dempsey and Torry Tanner say the...
Feb 15, 2023

Priestman responds to English report that she is pondering her future with Canada
ORLANDO, Fla. - Canada coach Bev Priestman, caught in the middle of a bitter labour dispute between Canada Soccer and its players, found herself talking about her future with the program Wednesday. Th...
Feb 15, 2023

Liberal MP may not vote for party's language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories
OTTAWA - A Liberal member of Parliament says it would be difficult to support his government's official languages bill because of changes the Conservatives and Bloc Qubcois have made to it, which he b...
Feb 15, 2023

Veteran linemen Davis, Figueroa return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Veteran American linemen Ja'Gared Davis and Joel Figueroa are back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton announced the signing of Davis and Figueroa on Wednesday, the second day of CFL fre...
Feb 15, 2023