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Restricted free agent Kyle Connor inks deal with Jets
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have solidified their roster in time for the regular season by re-signing their last key restricted free agent. The Jets announced on Saturday that the...
Sep 29, 2019
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton releases two-time Olympic champ Humphries
Kaillie Humphries is free to pilot bobsleds for the United States. The two-time Olympic champion and 15-year member of the Canadian team has been granted her release by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. BCS ...
Sep 29, 2019
NDP promises money for youth programs to help prevent organized crime
SURREY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says A New Democrat government would create a $100-million fund dedicated to helping keep young people out of gangs. Singh says it's part of his plan to ta...
Sep 29, 2019
Spruce Kings blanked at home by Smoke Eaters
The Prince George Spruce Kings wrapped up their brief two-game homestand Saturday night as they hosted the Trail Smoke Eaters.Coming off an impressive 8-2 win Friday against Alberni Valley, the Spruce...
Sep 29, 2019 (photo credit to Vicki Brown)
Split no more, Spider-Man gets another swing with Marvel
LOS ANGELES - Spider-Man won't be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon. After a public fallout last month, Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios have found a way to wor...
Sep 29, 2019
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews tries to focus on hockey during tough week
TORONTO - Auston Matthews was in his element - on the ice with teammates. It's one of the few places he's been able to escape the most turbulent week of his young career. The star ...
Sep 29, 2019
UNBC Women's soccer team shutout in Kelowna
The UNBC Timberwolves women's soccer team played their first game of the weekend Saturday afternoon in Kelowna against UBCO.UBCO would score the lone goal of the season and their first goal of the sea...
Sep 29, 2019 (photo credit to UNBCAthletics Twitter account)
Singh vows to protect coast, attends climate strike rally at B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh didn't get to meet world-renowned climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, but he did shake hands and pose for selfies with many committed young climate activists at...
Sep 29, 2019
Canadian artist's sculpture of refugees unveiled by Pope Francis in Vatican City
VATICAN CITY - A Canadian artist's sculpture has been unveiled in St. Peter's Square by Pope Francis as part of a Mass for the World Day for Migrants and Refugees. The work in bronze and clay&nbs...
Sep 29, 2019
Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown secure 100-metre semifinal spots at worlds
DOHA, Qatar - Canadians Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown have advanced to the semifinals in the men's 100 metres at the world track and field championships. De Grasse, a three-time Olympic medallist&nb...
Sep 29, 2019