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Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute in B.C.
British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside says in a statement t...
Mar 30, 2025

Bassitts triple down on Toronto-area charity by renewing donations pledge
TORONTO - When Chris Bassitt signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays he and his wife Jessica agreed that they wanted to give back to the community since they knew they'd be living in Canad...
Mar 30, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals' home game Sunday against the Buffalo S...
Mar 30, 2025

'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake
A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed at least 1,600 people. Canadian ...
Mar 30, 2025

Europe's rearmament an 'extraordinary opportunity' for Quebec, Legault says
HANOVER - Quebec Premier Franois Legault believes Europe's rearmament presents an "extraordinary opportunity" for his province as it tries to diversify trade away from the United States. Legault told ...
Mar 30, 2025

Springer, Bassitt help Blue Jays split season-opening series with Orioles
TORONTO - George Springer's two-run single and starter Chris Bassitt's one-run performance in six innings of work was enough for a Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday to sp...
Mar 30, 2025

Nick Suzuki scores to lead Canadiens over Panthers 4-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Nick Suzuki scored to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Suzuki scored on a snap shot with 17:58 left in the third period to put the Can...
Mar 30, 2025

Canada's Cassie Sharpe wins bronze at freeski halfpipe world championship
ENGADIN, SWITZERLAND - Canada's Cassie Sharpe is back on the podium at the freeski halfpipe world championship. Sharpe, from Comox, B.C., edged out teammate Rachael Karker of Erin, Ont., to earn bronz...
Mar 30, 2025

Man City rallies to beat Bournemouth and reach FA Cup semifinals but Haaland goes off injured
Manchester City could still end its disappointing season with a trophy after rallying to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, with Erling Haaland inspiring the comeback before b...
Mar 30, 2025

Man City rallies to beat Bournemouth and reach FA Cup semifinals but Haaland goes off injured
Manchester City could still end its disappointing season with a trophy after rallying to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, with Erling Haaland inspiring the comeback before b...
Mar 30, 2025