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Ticats linebacker Thurman looking forward to facing Stampeders
HAMILTON - Jameer Thurman has never had a problem getting himself up to play football, but the veteran linebacker admits he'll have a bit more juice than usual Saturday night. Thurman leads Hamilton a...
Sep 29, 2023

Canada disagrees with inclusion of Russians, Belarusians in 2024 Paralympics
OTTAWA - The Canadian Paralympic Committee disagreed with the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in next summer's Paralympic ...
Sep 29, 2023

Winter tire regulations take effect October 1
PRINCE GEORGE-On Sunday winter tires will be required for most routes across B.C. This includes within Prince George city limits such as, Victoria street, 20th Avenue and the Highways. The routes will...
Sep 29, 2023

Rare road win in Orlando would help CF Montreal's MLS playoff push
MONTREAL - A rare road victory against Orlando City SC on Saturday evening could go a long way in securing a playoff spot for CF Montreal. It's a very tall order for Montreal as it heads into its fina...
Sep 29, 2023

Wild sign Mats Zuccarello to 2-year, $8.25M contract extension for top line security
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension on Friday, solidifying their top line beyond this season. Zuccarello, 36, ha...
Sep 29, 2023

Head of Canadian Ukrainian group defends man who fought for unit created by Nazis
The president of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada is defending a Second World War veteran of a Nazi unit who was recently lauded as a hero in Canada's Parliament. Jurij Klufas has not met 9...
Sep 29, 2023

Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
NEW YORK (AP) - Shohei Ohtani's soaring popularity was even more evident when it came to jersey sales. Ohtani had the best-selling jersey in Major League Baseball this season, the first time a Japanes...
Sep 29, 2023

Judge greenlights class action against Bausch Health on Cold-FX products
TORONTO - An Ontario Superior Court judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Bausch Health Companies Inc. that alleges false advertising for some of the pharmaceutical firm's cold remedies. ...
Sep 29, 2023

Navy to start randomly testing SEALs, special warfare troops for steroids
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November, taking a groundbreaking step that militar...
Sep 29, 2023

Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed heavyweight title, Fury's promoter says
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia in the first fight this century to unify all of the major heavyweight boxing titles, Fury's promoter Frank Warren said F...
Sep 29, 2023