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SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University says it has appointed a special adviser to help determine the future of its cancelled football program. The university says in a statement that Bob Copeland, se...
May 11, 2023

As Liberals' grocery rebate bill becomes law, one-time payments will land this summer
OTTAWA - The Department of Finance says the grocery rebate the Liberals promised in this year's federal budget will be extended to eligible Canadians on July 5. That confirmation comes after Parliamen...
May 11, 2023

Veteran CFL quarterback Mitchell enjoying change of scenery in Hamilton
HAMILTON, New Zealand - The change of scenery has been invigorating for veteran CFL quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. The 33-year-old Texan participated in his first on-field workout Thursday at the Hamil...
May 11, 2023

Oilers look to keep momentum in back-and-forth series with Golden Knights
EDMONTON - Stopping the momentum swings will be the key for the Edmonton Oilers. Since the Vegas Golden Knights opened their second round Pacific Division final against the Oilers with a 6-4 victory l...
May 11, 2023

New fund aims to reimburse legal fees for victims of military sexual misconduct
OTTAWA - The military's independent sexual misconduct support and resource centre is now offering to help victims of misconduct pay for legal services. The centre will review applications to reimburse...
May 11, 2023

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley to undergo hamstring procedure in England
Toronto FC's injured list continues to grow in size and severity. "The longest I've ever had, by far," veteran coach Bob Bradley said after training Thursday. Bradley revealed that captain Michael Bra...
May 11, 2023

Indian authorities aim to have Canadians sent to face charges in border deaths
Indian authorities have started the process to have two Canadians extradited to face charges after four members of the same family froze to death in southern Manitoba while trying to cross into the Un...
May 11, 2023

Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll set to get another must-win start for Maple Leafs
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Joseph Woll is in line to get the nod in another must-win moment. The rookie goaltender is scheduled to start Game 5 of Toronto's second-round playoff series with the Florida P...
May 11, 2023

Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect: What to know about prevention, symptoms
Canadian-American figure skater Piper Gilles announced earlier this week that she had her left ovary removed after she was diagnosed with Stage 1 ovarian cancer in January. Gilles, 31, said she feels ...
May 11, 2023

Alleged victim of Quebec businessman accused of paying for sex sues for $8 million
MONTREAL - Another alleged victim of a prominent Quebec businessman accused of exploiting minors and young adults for sex has filed a lawsuit against him. Montreal-based law firm CaLex filed an $8-mil...
May 11, 2023