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Chris Kirk, after 8-year wait, wins the Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Chris Kirk waited nearly eight years to win a PGA Tour event again. Waiting one more hole on Sunday was no problem. Kirk stuck his approach to the par-5 18th to tap-in ...
Feb 26, 2023

Canadian Cory Johnston finishes eighth in Elite Series event at Seminole Lake
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. - It was a nice rebound for Canadian Cory Johnston. The resident of Cavan, Ont., finished eighth in the Elite Series event at Lake Seminole on Sunday. It came a week after Johnston was...
Feb 26, 2023

Einarson to meet Jones in Canadian women's curling championship final
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kerri Einarson advanced to the final of the Canadian women's curling championship with a 7-5 semifinal win over Northern Ontario's Krista McCarville on Sunday. Einarson was to meet Ma...
Feb 26, 2023

B.C. pledges $500 million to keep ferry fares low for travellers as inflation soars
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's premier has announced $500 million in new funding for BC Ferries to keep fares low for passengers. David Eby says a recent submission to the BC Ferries commissioner show...
Feb 26, 2023

Toronto Arrows soundly beaten by New York Ironworkers in Major League Rugby play
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. - The defending champion New York Ironworkers ran in six tries en route to a lopsided 39-3 victory over Toronto on Sunday, dropping the Arrows to 0-2-0 in Major League Rugby play. T...
Feb 26, 2023

Chaparro, Yankees defeat Blue Jays 9-5 in pre-season play
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Andres Chaparro hit a home run and had two RBIs as the New York Yankees handed the Toronto Blue Jays their first loss of the pre-season 9-5 on Sunday. Brandon Lockridge and Jesus Basti...
Feb 26, 2023

Winter storm covers much of B.C. in snow, more expected in some regions
VANCOUVER - A weekend weather system has covered much of British Columbia in snow, and Environment Canada is warning more may be on the way for some areas of the province. Parts of Vancouver Island an...
Feb 26, 2023

Hamilton, Ont., entrepreneur wins Black Pitch Contest, $25,000 grand prize
HAMILTON - A Black entrepreneur from Hamilton, Ont., has won the nationwide Black Pitch Contest. Micheline Khan's company, Althea Therapy, helps people get access to culturally responsive mental healt...
Feb 26, 2023

Man United wins League Cup to end 6-year wait for trophy
LONDON (AP) - Manchester United's six-year wait for a trophy is over after beating Newcastle 2-0 to win the League Cup on Sunday. United manager Erik ten Hag has wasted no time in guiding the club to ...
Feb 26, 2023

Wheatcroft's hat-trick helps Cougars officially clinch a playoff spot with a win over Royals
VICTORIA, B.C. - On the heels of his three point performance on Friday (Feb.24), Chase Wheatcroft delivered again on Saturday (Feb.25) for the Cougars, scoring the overtime goal in a 6-5 victory over ...
Feb 26, 2023