Author Archives:
Blue Jays on verge of clinching playoff berth after 11-4 victory over Rays
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to securing a playoff berth Friday night with an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Belt and Matt Chapman homer...
Sep 29, 2023
Matthew Knies scores short-handed goal as Maple Leafs edge Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL - Rookie Matthew Knies scored a short-handed game-winning goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in NHL pre-season action Friday night. Defenceman Mikko Kokkonen ...
Sep 29, 2023
Giroux impresses in leading Senators to 3-1 win over Jets
OTTAWA - Claude Giroux looks more than ready for the regular season as was evident in the Ottawa Senators 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. Roby Jrventie also scored, picking up his seco...
Sep 29, 2023
Epic Games, maker of 'Fortnite' video game, begins $2.75M settlement payout
The maker of the popular video game "Fortnite" has begun compensating claims in a $2.75-million settlement to a Canadian class-action lawsuit over the inclusion of controversial "loot boxes." Epic Gam...
Sep 29, 2023
Thompson follows resurgent week at Solheim Cup with strong start in Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) - Lexi Thompson followed a resurgent week at the Solheim Cup with a strong start in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. After going 3-1 in Spain in the United States' tie that left...
Sep 29, 2023
What do Indigenous Peoples across Canada really need and want?
The federal Liberal government has made a lot of promises to Indigenous Peoples. But do those promises line up with what communities on the ground really want and need, or reflect their diversity? The...
Sep 29, 2023
Hockey, football and soccer on the local sports schedule this weekend
NWJHLThere are three games in the Northwest Junior Hockey League Friday, September, 29. That includes Fort St. John in Beaverlodge, Fairview at the Wheat Kings, and Peace River in Dawson Creek. Saturd...
Sep 29, 2023
Prince George, B.C. Mounties urge people not to feed coyotes after 6 attacks
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Prince George Conservation and RCMP officers are "actively investigating" six separate coyote attacks within a week in the city. RCMP say in a statement they have issued a warnin...
Sep 29, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps look for home relief as race for MLS post-season tightens
VANCOUVER - After a gruelling streak of seven games away from home, which ended with a disappointing draw with bottom-of-the-league Colorado, the Vancouver Whitecaps are relying on home comforts to he...
Sep 29, 2023
New blood test unveiled in Alberta for prostate cancer screenings
EDMONTON, AB - Nanostics Precision Health has created a new tool for screening prostate cancer. Nanostics' ClarityDX Prostate test is now available at its newly accredited clinical lab in Edmonton.The...
Sep 29, 2023