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Canadian international Nathan Saliba leaves CF Montreal for Belgium's Anderlecht
MONTREAL - Canadian international Nathan Saliba is moving to Belgium. CF Montreal announced the 21-year-old midfielder was transferred to Belgian first-division club R.S.C. Anderlecht on Thursday. The...
Jun 26, 2025
Ottawa eyeing Ukrainian partnership, EU loans for defence equipment, minister says
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is weighing whether to follow in the footsteps of several European nations by forging a new defence co-production deal with Ukraine...
Jun 26, 2025
Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone
TORONTO - Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto sexual assault case early next year before a judge alone. Stronach's defence lawyer says he switched from a ju...
Jun 26, 2025
Tom Green to host Canadian Country Music Awards in Kelowna
Tom Green's Canadian comeback continues with plans to host this year's Canadian Country Music Awards.The Canadian Country Music Association says the comedian and actor will take the stage Sept. 13 in ...
Jun 26, 2025
Alouettes' Bethel-Thompson to start against Ticats with Alexander injured
HAMILTON - Montreal Alouettes quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson will replace injured starter Davis Alexander on Friday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Alexander helped lead the Alouettes to a 3-0 st...
Jun 26, 2025
Auger-Aliassime advances in Mallorca as fellow Montrealer Diallo exits
SANTA PONSA - Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic in Thursday's quarterfinals at the Mallorca Championships. The Montreal native fired 11 aces and brok...
Jun 26, 2025
Canada men to face No. 14 Colombia in New Jersey friendly during FIFA October window
Canada will face No. 14 Colombia in a men's soccer friendly during the October FIFA international window. The game is scheduled for Oct. 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., the home of...
Jun 26, 2025
Exploring shade options for two Vernon parks
Vernon city staff have been tasked with investigating shade options at two local parks, though that may not become a reality for the peak summer weather this year.Councillors Kari Gares and Theresa Du...
Jun 26, 2025
Local organization demands action on invasive weed risks
A local organization is demanding an agency be formed to address invasive weeds and reduce their impacts on various sectors in the North Okanagan.The North Okanagan Naturalists Club (NONC) says the re...
Jun 26, 2025
Iran’s Supreme Leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel on Thursday in his first public statement since a ceasefire was declared in the war between the two co...
Jun 26, 2025
