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Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld doesn’t want to rush return from injury
VANCOUVER - Being back on the pitch doing some light training is a step forward for Ryan Gauld, but the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder isn't rushing his return to playing. The 29-year-old from Aberdee...
Jul 11, 2025
Toronto FC hosts Atlanta in a battle of struggling teams looking to climb standings
TORONTO - Toronto FC welcomes Atlanta United on Saturday in a battle of two teams still struggling to find a way back up the MLS standings. Atlanta (4-10-6) goes into weekend play in 13th place in the...
Jul 11, 2025
Jets sign defenceman Isaak Phillips to two-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The deal has an average annual value in of US$812,500 at the NHL leve...
Jul 11, 2025
B.C. provincial court gives former Mountie probation for Securities Act violations
SURREY, B.C. - The British Columbia provincial court has handed a retired RCMP officer a suspended sentence, saying the man was "reckless" but not deceitful when he convinced a neighbour to invest in ...
Jul 11, 2025
Beaverlodge Hospital ED without a physician for 12 hours
The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be disrupted overnight.The ED will be without an onsite physician for 12 hours, from Friday, July 11 at 8 p.m., reopening at 8 a.m. on Satu...
Jul 11, 2025
County of Grande Prairie hosting free FireSmart event
The County of Grande Prairie is hosting a free FireSmart event this Saturday, July 12.Residents are invited to bring trees they've cut down, as well as branches, brush and deadfall, for it to be dispo...
Jul 11, 2025
City of Grande Prairie closing 84 Avenue both directions Jul. 13
The City of Grande Prairie is temporarily closing a portion of 84 Avenue.As part of their ongoing construction, the road will be closed both westbound and eastbound between Mission Heights Drive and t...
Jul 11, 2025
Health minister says rare-disease funds denied again for B.C. girl Charleigh Pollock
VICTORIA - A family from Langford, B.C., hoping to extend the life of their little girl who has a rare disease has been rejected again for coverage of medication that costs about $1 million a year. He...
Jul 11, 2025
Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
CHICAGO (AP) - A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges. He is the first of El Chapo's sons to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ov...
Jul 11, 2025
Olympic figure skating champion Pelletier joins NHL's Stars as assistant coach
DALLAS - Former figure skating star David Pelletier is getting his first shot at being an NHL assistant coach. The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Pelletier is joining new head coach Glen Gulutzan'...
Jul 11, 2025