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Beef Advocacy Program helps producers beef-up communication with consumers
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The Canadian Cattlemen's association is always working to dispel misinformation about beef production and product quality. To that end, the Beef Advocacy Canada Program was revamped...
Dec 1, 2021
Nova Scotia restricts out-of-province sports-related travel for kids 11 and younger
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's government on Wednesday said children aged 11 and younger could no longer travel out of province for events related to sports and culture, citing rising COVID-19 transmission c...
Dec 1, 2021
Lawyer questions coverage of First Nations water settlement as deal to be ratified
A lawyer for several First Nations says he can't get a clear answer on which Indigenous communities will be covered by a class-action settlement on drinking water - even though an $8-billion deal is s...
Dec 1, 2021
Toronto FC starts work on revamping roster, declining options on Gonzalez, Zavaleta
Toronto FC, under new boss Bob Bradley, began work on revamping its roster Wednesday by declining contract options on five players including veteran defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eriq Zavaleta. A shakeu...
Dec 1, 2021
Draisaitl, Campbell, Kadri named NHL's three stars form November
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri have been named the NHL's "three stars" for November. Draisaitl...
Dec 1, 2021
Trade minister Ng chats with U.S. counterpart as continental trade tensions fester
WASHINGTON - Canada's trade minister is headed back to the U.S. capital just two weeks after joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his visit to the White House. Mary Ng met virtually Tuesday with U...
Dec 1, 2021
Women's tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
The head of the women's professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champ...
Dec 1, 2021
Raptors could have Trent back against Bucks; Anunoby still sidelined
TORONTO - The reeling Toronto Raptors could be getting some much-needed help. Gary Trent Jr., who's missed two games with a deep bruise in his right calf, practised on Wednesday and could return to th...
Dec 1, 2021
Women's tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
The head of the women's professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champ...
Dec 1, 2021
15 WHL players named to Hockey Canada Junior Selection Camp
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 15 Western Hockey League players have been invited to participate at Canada's National Junior Team Selection Camp, scheduled for December 9-12 in Calgary.Lethbridge's own Ridley Greig...
Dec 1, 2021