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Figure skater Fournier Beaudry talks new partnership after Sorensen suspension
Laurence Fournier Beaudry didn't know what was next. The Canadian figure skater was at a career crossroads after Nikolaj Sorensen - her partner on and off the ice - was handed a six-year suspension fo...
Mar 04, 2025

'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump by attending his inauguration in ...
Mar 04, 2025

'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump by attending his inauguration in ...
Mar 04, 2025

Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on secularism bill
OTTAWA - The federal government has officially filed a notice to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing on Quebec's secularism law. The top court announced in January it had granted leave ...
Mar 04, 2025

'Resilient' Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against CF Monterrey
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen likes what he's seen in his first few months as head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Yes, the team is winning. But the Danish coach appreciates the way his players are wo...
Mar 04, 2025

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes remains 'day to day' with injury: coach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks may be without their captain Wednesday when they host the Anaheim Ducks. Quinn Hughes took part in practice with his teammates Tuesday, but left after about 15 minute...
Mar 04, 2025

Red Deer District Chamber advocating for business-friendly solutions to tariffs
The Red Deer District Chamber says is it extremely disappointed in the wake of news about tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States.In case you missed it, here's a breakdown from the Canadian Pre...
Mar 04, 2025

Alberta Blue Cross taking applications for 2025 Community Wellbeing grants
Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing Grant program. The program supports projects around central Alberta aimed at promoting physical, mental and social health."We were overwhelm...
Mar 04, 2025

Raptors' Dick out at least two weeks with bone bruises
Toronto Raptors guard-forward Gradey Dick will be out for at least two weeks with bone bruises, the team announced Tuesday. Dick sustained a hyperextended knee in Sunday's 104-102 win over the Magic i...
Mar 04, 2025

Montreal's Stacey and Tabin, Ottawa's Hughes named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Montral Victoire forward Laura Stacey, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes and Victoire defender Kati Tabin have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. ...
Mar 04, 2025