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Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Manitoba health officials say seven people have been taken to hospitals from the World Police Fire Games. They say several others have been treated for injuries at the scene. Thousands of l...
Aug 02, 2023

Blue Jays all-star shortstop Bo Bichette placed on 10-day injured list
TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. He has right patella tendinitis after apparently jamming his knee while running the basepaths Mon...
Aug 02, 2023

14th Annual Commonwealth Cup raises over $98,000 for Hospice
PRINCE GEORGE- The 14th Annual Commonwealth Cup, held on July 18th, 2023, was a record-breaking success - raising $98,601 (net proceeds) for Hospice. Since its inception, The Commonwealth Cup has rais...
Aug 02, 2023

Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has found that parts of a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. In a decision published today, Justice S...
Aug 02, 2023

Argos defence has been very good forcing turnovers so far in 2023
TORONTO - DaShaun Amos hasn't played receiver since high school but still knows what to do when he gets the football. The veteran CFL defensive back had a 58-yard interception return TD in Toronto's 3...
Aug 02, 2023

Police 'engaged' as video targets Indian diplomats
Ottawa says law enforcement is "engaged" after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada. Public Safety Canada said in a Tuesday tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safe...
Aug 02, 2023

Canadian Premier League player Amla suspended two years for anti-doping violation
OTTAWA - Halifax Wanderers striker Ludwig Amla has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected Sept. 10, 2022 contained terbutaline, the Canadian Centre fo...
Aug 02, 2023

RCMP seek public's help in finding wanted man
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: This person is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: The Prince George RCMP is seeking your help in locating 37-year-old Douglas William Gibbs.Douglas William Gibbs is wanted on ...
Aug 02, 2023

Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023

Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was facing widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Pundits ...
Aug 02, 2023