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Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
CHICAGO (AP) - Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL's biggest scandals, has died. He was 70. The Blackhawks...
Jul 25, 2023

Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
CHICAGO (AP) - Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL's biggest scandals, has died. He was 70. The Blackhawks...
Jul 25, 2023

Messi scores twice in first Inter Miami start, has 3 goals in 63 minutes for US club
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The world waited 94 minutes last Friday for Lionel Messi to score his first goal for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer. In Tuesday's match against Atlanta United, he scor...
Jul 25, 2023

Canadian men fire new salvo in ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer
The Canadian men's soccer team has fired another salvo in its ongoing labour battle with Canada Soccer, accusing the governing body of "attempting to capitalize on the Women's World Cup to force us in...
Jul 25, 2023

Veteran defensive lineman Davis back in Calgary after deal between Stamps, Ticats
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have acquired defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. Davis had seven defensive tackles...
Jul 25, 2023

Gathering held outside Lethbridge City Hall to oppose proposed Galt Gardens fence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A gathering was held outside of Lethbridge City Hall on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in opposition of a proposed fence around Galt Gardens.Attendees at a rally outside City Hall on July 25,...
Jul 25, 2023

Family of Amber Alert kids say disappearance has been 'devastating' to their siblings
SURREY, B.C. - The family of two British Columbia children who are the subject of an Amber Alert says their disappearance has had a "devastating" affect on their big sisters and brother. Surrey RCMP s...
Jul 25, 2023

Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up campsite ravaged in storm
LAC STE. ANNE, Alta. - Thousands of religious pilgrims were cleaning up their ravaged campsite after a heavy storm blew through Lac Ste. Anne, Alta., cancelling events for the first time in decades. A...
Jul 25, 2023

TFC loans forward Akinola to Earthquakes, gets international roster spot in return
Toronto FC has loaned forward Ayo Akinola to the San Jose Earthquakes for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, the club announced Tuesday. The Earthquakes have the option to exercise ...
Jul 25, 2023

B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring
British Columbia rancher Suzanne Fradette had just got off the phone with a hay broker who had grim news amid an ongoing drought that has sent feed prices soaring: "It's bad out there." "We've got a f...
Jul 25, 2023