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Canadian MP demands government further investigate Hockey Canada
OTTAWA - A member of Parliament has questioned Canada's sports minister on what the government knew about an alleged sexual assault at a 2018 Hockey Canada event and when. Hockey Canada was called on ...
Jul 05, 2022

Oakland police investigating after fans hurt by gunfire at Jays-A's game
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police are investigating after fans were injured at Monday night's game between the Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays by "celebratory gunfire." In a statement, the A's said off...
Jul 05, 2022

Canada could approve first COVID shot for youngest kids this month: feds
OTTAWA - Federal officials say a COVID-19 vaccine for Canada's youngest children could be approved as soon as this month. Health Canada tweeted Tuesday that it expects to reach a decision by mid-July ...
Jul 05, 2022

Alberta to intervene in proceedings on Rogers-Shaw deal
CALGARY, AB - The attorney general of Alberta will intervene in competition tribunal proceedings regarding the $26-billion merger between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., accor...
Jul 05, 2022

Judge won’t block law banning most Mississippi abortions
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi judge on Tuesday rejected a request by the state's only abortion clinic to temporarily block a state law that would ban most abortions. Without other developments i...
Jul 05, 2022

Lethbridge Hurricanes to start regular season Sept. 24
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A little over two months remain until Lethbridge's Western Hockey League (WHL) club hits the ice.The WHL has announced the schedule for the 2022-2023 regular season.A total of 748 gam...
Jul 05, 2022

B.C. police officers recovering after bank shootout overwhelmed by support
SAANICH, B.C. - An officer who was injured in a deadly shootout outside a bank in Saanich, B.C., last week remains in intensive care after three surgeries. Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie told a news...
Jul 05, 2022

After review of logo, Moose Jaw Warriors unveil new Snowbirds inspired theme
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have changed their primary logo following a formal review. The Western Hockey League team on Tuesday unveiled a logo inspired by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds...
Jul 05, 2022

Hatcher continues Lions' dominance of CFL top player awards with Week 4 nod
TORONTO - B.C. wide receiver Keon Hatcher has been named the top performer of Week 4 of the CFL season, making it three times in four weeks the Lions have claimed the honour. Hatcher caught seven pass...
Jul 05, 2022

Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have hired longtime NHL forward Mike Grier to become the first Black general manager in NHL history. Grier fills the spot that opened when Doug Wilson stepp...
Jul 05, 2022