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Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics

EDMONTON - Alberta's transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it...

Apr 17, 2025

After Vancouver kickoff, Northern Super League spotlight switches to Toronto

TORONTO - After kicking off in Vancouver, the Northern Super League spotlight shifts to BMO Field on Saturday when AFC Toronto hosts Montreal Roses FC. "It's been a long time coming with the time we'v...

Apr 17, 2025

Blue Jays option utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old has a .067 batting average in 10 games and 15 at-bats for...

Apr 17, 2025

Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets to start off NHL playoff schedule

NEW YORK - The Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets will kick off the Canadian slate of NHL playoff games. The Jets open their first-round series against the St. Louis Blues at home on Saturday, w...

Apr 17, 2025

Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to six-year contract extension

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Neal Pionk to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$7 million per year and begi...

Apr 17, 2025

Soccer legend Marinette Pichon ready for next challenge with NSL's Montreal Roses

MONTREAL - Marinette Pichon has never shied away from a challenge. Widely regarded as the first French female soccer star, Pichon also made a difference off the field by championing women's and LGBTQ ...

Apr 17, 2025

Fubo streaming service retains English Premier League rights in Canada with new deal

Fubo Canada has retained the rights to the English Premier League with a new multi-year deal. The streaming service has been the Canadian home of the top-tier English soccer league since the 2022-23 s...

Apr 17, 2025

Loss to Vegas Golden Knights caps disappointing season for Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER - Quinn Hughes stood slumped against a wall in the dressing room. The Vancouver Canucks captain said few words, but his body position spoke volumes. "It's frustrating for sure," Hughes said ...

Apr 17, 2025

Golden Knights beat Canucks 4-1 in final regular season game for both teams

VANCOUVER - Pavel Dorofeyev scored his team-leading 35th goal of the season to snap a 1-1 tie early in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Wednesday nigh...

Apr 16, 2025

Canadiens finally clinch for playoffs after anxious week: 'Makes it feel better'

MONTREAL - Kaiden Guhle watched with tremendous stress as the Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to yet another victory Tuesday night. The Montreal defenceman woke up the next day determined not to let them...

Apr 16, 2025