Category Archives: Sports

Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canad...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
CHICAGO (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated from the injured list in the next few days, manager John Schneider said. Bieber, the 2020 ...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Toronto Sceptres re-sign forward Claire Dalton to two-year PWHL contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres re-signed forward Claire Dalton to a two-year Professional Women's Hockey League contract on Friday. Dalton joined the Sceptres last year after spending her first two se...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Ma...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Driver arrested in Vancouver after police chase and crash near World Cup fans
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they arrested a prohibited driver who crashed his car while trying to flee officers, in an incident that unfolded close to World Cup fans in the downtown core on Thurs...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg at World Cup
VANCOUVER - Filling an Ismal Kon-sized hole in Canada's lineup won't be easy as the country continues its World Cup quest. The central midfielder underwent successful surgery Thursday night after the ...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Elks president says CFL club still recovering from 'disaster' of name change
EDMONTON - As the Edmonton Elks prepare for their home opener Saturday, team president Chris Morris says the fallout from the club's 2021 name change remains one of the biggest obstacles in rebuilding...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews ends his NHL career as a Winnipeg Jet
WINNIPEG - Jonathan Toews won three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals, a world hockey championship and two world junior championships - not to mention a long list of individual honours, including ...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

Tempo's Brittney Sykes out with plantar fascia injury, Kiki Rice has left ankle sprain
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto's Brittney Sykes suffered a plantar fascia injury on Tuesday, the team announced Friday and will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks. Sykes was hurt in a non-contact injury in t...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:25 a.m. Paraguay held on to its narrow 1-0 lead for more than 90 minutes to bear Turkey. Matias Galarza had the matc...
The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2026

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Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026

Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Hot, Dry Conditions & Elevated Risks
Wildfire, drought risks high heading into summer: B.C. Government
Jun 16, 2026
149 Hectare Blaze
Wildfire near Stump Lake Being Held, Evacuation Alerts still in place
Jun 16, 2026