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Toronto FC hurting on defence ahead of MLS rematch with FC Cincinnati
Four days after paying for some sloppy defending in a 2-1 loss to visiting FC Cincinnati, Toronto FC will be short on the backline when the two teams meet again Wednesday in Ohio. Mexican centre back ...
May 03, 2022

Alert Ready system in place for B.C. wildfires but not heat domes in early June
VICTORIA - Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says an automated alert system will be ready to warn British Columbia residents of spring flooding and summer wildfires but not yet for extreme heat. A...
May 03, 2022

Recent Calgary Flames additions bring long-haul playoff experience
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames topped up their playoff experience with the recent addition of four forwards who know what a long post-season feels like. The No. 1 team in the Pacific Division headed int...
May 03, 2022

Strong lumber prices boost Canfor Q1 profits 25 per cent despite pulp losses
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. is reporting a 25 per cent increase in net profits in its latest quarter on near record high North American lumber prices that also boosted revenues. The Vancouver-based compa...
May 03, 2022

Woman arrested after motorhome catches fire in 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A woman was arrested after a white motorhome was found fully engulfed in flames near the South Cariboo Visitor Centre in 100 Mile House Monday (May 2) evening.100 Mile House RCM...
May 03, 2022

What's Canadian? Minister to modernize definition of a Canadian film and TV program
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says he is going to review what qualifies as a Canadian film or TV program as part of a move to modernize the country's broadcast laws. The definition of Can...
May 03, 2022

Raptors president Ujiri says NBA teams who covet Nick Nurse can keep dreaming
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says no NBA team has contacted him about head coach Nick Nurse. Reports had Nurse has a top target for the Los Angeles Lakers after head coach Frank Vogel was fir...
May 03, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court abortion draft prompts scrutiny of Canadian politicians' actions
OTTAWA - A leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that suggests the countrywide right to abortion could soon be overturned in the United States is prompting scrutiny of the Liberal government's actio...
May 03, 2022

Ex-Patriot Matt Light loses bid for school committee seat
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light has been blocked in his bid to win a seat on the Foxborough School Committee. Light, who had been critical of school m...
May 03, 2022

Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford to have discipline hearing with NHL
TORONTO - Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford will have a hearing Tuesday with the NHL's department of player safety after receiving a major penalty in Toronto's playoff-opening win over the Tampa Bay L...
May 03, 2022

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