Author Archives:
Veteran Victor Vazquez looks to help bring Toronto FC back to its glory years
Victor Vazquez was cheering for his native Spain at the recent World Cup but he still celebrated Argentina's tournament win. Vazquez, starting his second go-round with Toronto FC, and Argentine captai...
Jan 10, 2023
Record on hold as Shiffrin finishes 2nd in night slalom
FLACHAU, Austria (AP) - American skier Mikaela Shiffrin finished second to Olympic champion Petra Vlhova in a night slalom race Tuesday, meaning she will have to wait for another chance to break the r...
Jan 10, 2023
Raptors forward Porter done for season after undergoing surgery on left foot
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 NBA season after undergoing surgery on his left foot. Porter was limited to eight games in his first season in Toronto an...
Jan 10, 2023
Blue Jays agree to terms on one-year deal with longtime Giants first baseman Belt
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with infielder Brandon Belt on a US$9.3-million, one-year contract. Belt, 34, was limited to 78 games with the San Francisco Giants last year due t...
Jan 10, 2023
CFL quarterback Nathan Rourke has workout with New York Giants
Another day, another NFL workout for Canadian Nathan Rourke. The star CFL quarterback had a workout Tuesday with the New York Giants. It came a day after the 24-year-old Victoria native had a session ...
Jan 10, 2023
Romanian court upholds arrest of influencer Andrew Tate
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A Romanian official says a court in the capital Bucharest has upheld the 30-day arrest of influencer Andrew Tate on charges of organized crime, human trafficking and rape. Ra...
Jan 10, 2023
To Your Health: Cold Weather Side Effects
PRINCE GEORGE - With the recent warming in temperatures across the region, it does not feel like winter weather, but with a few more months to go, colder temperatures can and most likely will return, ...
Jan 10, 2023
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms
OTTAWA - Some advocates are calling on the federal government to regulate magic mushrooms and widen their availability for medical use. The psychoactive compound produced by the mushrooms - called psi...
Jan 10, 2023
Poilievre mum on Tory MP's 'illegal refugees' comment, calls for Roxham Road closure
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the closure of the Roxham Road irregular border crossing but side-stepping questions about a Tory MP denying help to a family who used it t...
Jan 10, 2023
Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protect...
Jan 10, 2023