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Former MVP Martinez wants to make history at CF Montreal: 'I still have the energy'
Josef Martinez isn't scoring at the goal-per-game rate he used to in Major League Soccer. But the 30-year-old striker believes he still has a lot to give, especially to a developing club like CF Montr...
Feb 07, 2024

Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles
He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn't leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue ...
Feb 07, 2024

Five climate protesters arrested after pink paint splashed on PM's office building
OTTAWA - Five people are facing mischief charges after the building that houses the Prime Minister's Office was doused with splashes of pink paint. It is the second such protest in less than a year by...
Feb 07, 2024

Two new charges for alleged Chinese spy who worked for Quebec hydro utility
MONTREAL - The RCMP say a former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China is facing two new charges. Yuesheng Wang is the first person to be charged with economic...
Feb 07, 2024

Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations
TORONTO - Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I...
Feb 07, 2024

Loggerhead turtle rarely seen in B.C. waters is rescued, suffering hypothermia
VANCOUVER - A loggerhead sea turtle rarely seen in British Columbia waters has been rescued after being found suffering from hypothermia near Victoria. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Soci...
Feb 07, 2024

LPS seizes $100K worth of drugs, nearly $30K in cash
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid charges against four people in connection to alleged drug trafficking.On February 1, 2024, members of the Crime Suppression Team and the A...
Feb 07, 2024

Source: Veteran quarterback Shiltz agrees in principle to deal with Calgary
Matt Shitlz appears headed to the West Division. According to a league source, the veteran American quarterback has agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Calgary Stampeders. T he source spok...
Feb 07, 2024

Smooth-serving Auger-Aliassime downs Halys in first round at Marseille
MARSEILLE, France - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Open 13 Provence tennis tournament with a 6-2, 7-5 win over French wild-card Quentin Halys on Wednesday. Montreal...
Feb 07, 2024

Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples
CALGARY - Police have laid drug-trafficking charges after a man allegedly handed out business cards with free samples of cocaine in Calgary. Officers patrolling a downtown casino became aware of the c...
Feb 07, 2024