Category Archives: Sports
'In our blood': Canada's booming Latin American community warms up for World Cup
VANCOUVER - When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he had no idea he'd end up cutting hair a short walk away from a World Cup venue. Now the owner of La Familia Mexican B...
Jun 9, 2026
Beaver sculptures welcome tourists in downtown Toronto ahead of World Cup
TORONTO - Four-foot-tall rodents have taken over downtown Toronto. Some lurk under trees, while others peer through office tower windows or stand guard near busy intersections. It's hard to miss these...
Jun 9, 2026
Victor Wembanyama carries Spurs to 115-111 win that cuts Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Victor Wembanyama has his first NBA Finals win - and the New York Knicks suddenly have a lot of work left to end their 53-year championship drought. Wembanyama had 32 points, eight reb...
Jun 8, 2026
Corbin, Blue Jays offence fall flat in 5-2 loss to Phillies
TORONTO - It was a rare occurrence for Patrick Corbin this season. The veteran left-hander had a disastrous third inning where the Philadelphia Phillies scored three consecutive runs with the bases lo...
Jun 8, 2026
Turvey of NorKam Secondary among winners of Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
KAMLOOPS - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council last week named 10 provincial recipients of the 2025 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. NorKam Seconda...
Jun 8, 2026 Daniel Turvey (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Disastrous third inning sinks Blue Jays in 5-2 loss to Phillies
TORONTO - Alec Bohm kick-started a three-run third-inning with an RBI single, Cristopher Sanchez had 10 strikeouts, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday. Adolis Garci...
Jun 8, 2026
St. Ann's alumnus Stankoven has support of Crusaders in Stanley Cup pursuit
KAMLOOPS - Logan Stankoven of the Carolina Hurricanes is doing the St. Ann's Crusaders proud in the Stanley Cup Final.The students at his former school want him to know that, so they posted a video on...
Jun 8, 2026 WESTON CURLEY (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
WHL rookie of the year Hurlbert will leave Kamloops Blazers, play for Michigan Wolverines
KAMLOOPS - J.P. Hurlbert will not return to the Kamloops Blazers next season. The forward from Allen, Texas, told CFJC Today on Monday (June 8) he will report to the University of Michigan Wolverines ...
Jun 8, 2026 J.P. HURLBERT. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Brind'Amour not disclosing goaltender decision for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is wearing his poker face well in Las Vegas. Brind'Amour has decided who will be in net Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights in Gam...
Jun 8, 2026
'We could do something special': Canadian veterans learn from World Cup experience
Alistair Johnston remembers how it felt to line up in the tunnel ahead of his first World Cup game. Canada was back at the tournament for the first time in 36 years and, as he prepared to step out ont...
Jun 8, 2026
