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Canada's Andreescu loses in third-set tiebreaker in return to WTA Tour
ROUEN - Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu fell just short in her return to WTA Tour action after falling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) to Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands on Wednesday in first-round action a...
Apr 16, 2025

NHLers on the challenges of winding down post-game: 'Adrenalin shoots through you'
Morgan Rielly is often still replaying the game in his mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman has also developed a routine across 12 seasons grinding against NHL opponents that helps him relax after...
Apr 16, 2025

Boy, 16, dies after stabbing in Montreal; city's eighth homicide in 2025
MONTREAL - A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed Tuesday evening in Montreal has died. Police confirmed his death today - the city's eighth reported homicide in 2025. The teenager was stabbed in the Cte-d...
Apr 16, 2025

Two Lethbridge Hurricanes make final NHL Central Scouting list ahead of draft
We could potentially see two members of the Lethbridge Hurricanes being drafted into the NHL.The league has released its final Central Scouting ranking ahead of the NHL Draft on June 27 and 28, 2025.C...
Apr 16, 2025

Jets sign forward Alex Iafallo to three-year contract extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Alex Iafallo to a three-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Thursday. The extension will kick in next season and carries an average annual ...
Apr 16, 2025

Iranian state TV says 2nd round of Iran-US nuclear talks will be in Rome
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian state television confirmed on Wednesday that the second round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiat...
Apr 16, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy.The central bank he...
Apr 16, 2025

'Community Economic Development' plans to be developed across southern Alberta
Work is underway to help communities across the region address labour gaps.The SouthGrow Regional Initiative was among the 25 organizations in southern Alberta to receive funding from the Government o...
Apr 16, 2025

Canes seek retribution in Game 4 Wednesday in Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are hoping to get back into winning ways when game four of their second-round WHL playoff series against Calgary starts on Wednesday, April 16.The Canes fell 5-3 to the Hitme...
Apr 16, 2025

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine's education department for not complying with the government's push to ban transgender athletes in girls sports, ...
Apr 16, 2025