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Questions loom after CF Montreal crashes out of MLS playoff race
MONTREAL - CF Montreal missed out on the playoffs this Major League Soccer season by the slimmest of margins. A 1-0 New York win over Charlotte on Saturday, cemented by a 94th-minute penalty from John...
Oct 25, 2023
Montreal to ban most natural gas heating, cooking in new buildings
Montreal will ban gas-powered systems in new construction starting next fall, with some notable exceptions. The new regulation, adopted by the city's executive committee this morning, will apply to ne...
Oct 25, 2023
CNIB Mobile Hub coming to Red Deer November 7
The CNIB Mobile Hub is coming to Red Deer on next month.Put on by the organization formerly known as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the event is scheduled for the downtown Red Deer Pub...
Oct 25, 2023
Rugby referees have plenty to say during games — and everyone can listen
After a flare-up at an English club rugby game between London Irish and the Worcester Warriors, referee Wayne Barnes called the offending players over and calmly read them the riot act. "I understand ...
Oct 25, 2023
'Humanitarian pauses' in Israel-Hamas war don't prevent advocacy on hostages: Gould
OTTAWA - Government House leader Karina Gould says there doesn't need to be a choice between calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas and advocating for "humanitarian pauses" in its war with ...
Oct 25, 2023
Running back Oliveira gets nod as Bombers nominee for CFL outstanding player
TORONTO - Zach Collaros won't be in the running for a third straight CFL outstanding player award. The Winnipeg quarterback has won the honour the last two years. But Canadian running back Brady Olive...
Oct 25, 2023
Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win
It won't affect the West Division standings but the Calgary Stampeders' regular-season finale is significant for the franchise. Calgary (6-11) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on Friday night wi...
Oct 25, 2023
NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers
Jack Eichel had a plan this summer. The idea was simple - a little less would have to do. After helping the Vegas Golden Knights capture their first Stanley Cup on June 13, Eichel and his teammates ha...
Oct 25, 2023
CP NewsAlert: India resuming visa services at high commission, consulates in Canada
OTTAWA - India's high commission in Canada says the country's officials will resume processing visa applications in Ottawa and at consulates in Toronto and Vancouver, a month after New Delhi suspended...
Oct 25, 2023
Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams mak...
Oct 25, 2023