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CF Montreal looks for revenge against New England Revolution
MONTRAL - At the beginning of the year, CF Montreal probably didn't have Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution circled on its calendar. But that has likely changed after what happened j...
Sep 17, 2024

Canada’s inflation rate hits 2% target, lowest level in more than three years
Inflation finally hit the Bank of Canada's two per cent target in August after a tumultuous battle with skyrocketing price growth, raising the odds of larger interest rate cuts in the coming months.Ca...
Sep 17, 2024

Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster
TORONTO - After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple o...
Sep 17, 2024

LOTTO MAX prize now at record-breaking $80 million
The largest lottery jackpot in Canadian history will be drawn on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.As no one claimed the top prize for the draw on September 13, which was $75 million, the jackpot rolled to ...
Sep 17, 2024

Calgary man sentenced to six years in prison for sharing terrorism videos on TikTok
A Calgary man who pleaded guilty to sharing Islamic State recruitment videos and propaganda on TikTok will spend the next six years behind bars.Zakarya Rida Hussein was sentenced during a court appear...
Sep 17, 2024

Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus
MacKenzie Weegar wasn't bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to ...
Sep 17, 2024

Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season ...
Sep 17, 2024

Sign ups now open for new City of Lethbridge windrow clearing service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge residents who have mobility challenges and who live along snow routes can now register for a new snow-related service.The City of Lethbridge is set to launch its free Windr...
Sep 17, 2024

Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois leader says he's in no hurry to trigger a federal election and will instead stick with his plan to extract gains from the minority Liberal government. Yves-Franois Blanchet...
Sep 17, 2024

Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. The mRNA vaccine, called Spikevax, has been reformulated to target th...
Sep 17, 2024