Author Archives: Syndicated Content
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA - A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire serv...
Mar 25, 2026
Veteran trainer Roger Attfield announces retirement from thoroughbred racing
TORONTO - Its been quite a run for Roger Attfield. The decorated thoroughbred trainer announced his retirement from racing Wednesday. It capped a stellar career that saw him win a record-tying eight K...
Mar 25, 2026
Five Things: American League champion Blue Jays aim to clear World Series hurdle
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off the 2026 regular season on Friday against the visiting Athletics. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: CONTRACT EXTENSIONS Blue...
Mar 25, 2026
Alouettes coach Jason Maas comfortable with Anthony Calvillo taking over play-calling
Jason Maas isn't worried about fixing something that isn't broken. The Montreal Alouettes announced earlier this off-season that Anthony Calvillo, their offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach, ...
Mar 25, 2026
Shapiro: Ross Atkins, John Schneider extensions give Blue Jays leadership stability
TORONTO - It might seem that the Toronto Blue Jays' decision to extend the contracts of general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider on Monday was a reward for guiding the Major League Baseb...
Mar 25, 2026
Victoria police ending attendance at Gaza protest marches after 126 weeks
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are asking pro-Palestine protesters to stop marching on public roads on their way to and from the legislature building, citing the drain on police resources from attendin...
Mar 25, 2026
Alberta, Ottawa reach 'agreement-in-principle' on methane emissions
CALGARY - Alberta and Ottawa have reached an "agreement-in-principle" that puts the province in control of regulating its methane emissions, with final rules expected by the end of this year. The fede...
Mar 25, 2026
House committee calls for changes to Elections Act to thwart long ballot protests
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make it harder for protest groups to sign up dozens of candidates in a single riding, after Elections Canada announced Wednesday t...
Mar 25, 2026
Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint, with the league's owners voting Wednesday to start exploring the process of adding franchises in L...
Mar 25, 2026
WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo adds Olaf Lange as associate head coach
TORONTO - The Toronto Tempo has added two-time WNBA champion Olaf Lange as associate head coach, the team announced Wednesday. Lange joins head coach Sandy Brondello and assistant coaches Ciara Carl a...
Mar 25, 2026