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Toronto picks Minnesota as PWHL semifinal foe, Montreal to meet Boston
Toronto picks Minnesota as its semifinal opponent in the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs starting Wednesday. The PWHL in its first season introduced a playoff innovation in awarding the to...
May 06, 2024
Ella Shelton, Natalie Spooner, Hilary Knight the PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - New York defender Ella Shelton, Toronto winger Natalie Spooner and Boston forward Hilary Knight were named the Professional Women's Hockey League three stars of the last week of the regular ...
May 06, 2024
Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe gets vulnerable in new documentary
Even at the height of her athletic career, Stephanie Labbe struggled. The pressures of being a professional athlete, the reality of being forced to live far away from loved ones, the constant uncertai...
May 06, 2024
Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges: protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments," saying she's worried...
May 06, 2024
Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton. Up until now, some fans have gathered ar...
May 06, 2024
Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton. Up until now, some fans have gathered ar...
May 06, 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administra...
May 06, 2024
Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are sick and tired of hearing about it. They don't want to be asked anymore about it. They know full well that the Vancouver Canucks swept the four games between the two...
May 06, 2024
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign Woods III, sign Canadian Makonzo
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American defensive back Lawrence Woods III and Canadian linebacker Enock Makonzo on Monday. Woods III was recently released by the B.C. Lions while Makonzo wa...
May 06, 2024
Alberta providing $30 million in new sport and recreation funding
The province is investing in new funding for sport and recreation facilities in Alberta.As part of Budget 2024, the province is directing $30 million through the new Active Communities Initiative to s...
May 06, 2024