Category Archives: Sports

Canada's Dunstone wins eighth in a row to finish round-robin play at curling worlds
OGDEN - Canada won its eighth game in a row but couldn't earn a direct berth to the semifinals at the men's world curling championship. Matt Dunstone's Winnipeg-based team closed out round-robin play ...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

SilverStar joining Ikon Pass network next winter
The local ski hill will be joining a new pass network.Starting in the 2026-27 winter season, SilverStar Mountain Resort will be taking part in Ikon Pass.Through the service, Ikon Pass holders will hav...
Pattison Media Apr 02, 2026 Silver Star Mountain Resort (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)

Oilers sign forward Owen Michaels to one-year entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level contract for next season, the NHL club announced Thursday. Michaels had 13 goals and 13 assists in 39 NCAA ga...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

Ottawa saying little about Toronto's call to block ICE from World Cup
OTTAWA - The federal government is not responding directly to a Toronto city council motion opposing the presence of any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at upcoming FIFA World Cup game...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

"Oh My! Oh My!" Longtime TSN curling broadcaster Vic Rauter to retire
Brad Gushue still gets chills every time he watches the clip - with TSN's Vic Rauter on the call - of his famous shot to win his first Canadian men's curling championship in 2017. "He really did a ver...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

Buchanan back as Canadian women prepare for FIFA Series in Brazil
Casey Stoney knows what it's like to play against Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan. Now she's about to learn what it's like to be her coach. Buchanan, a centre back for Chelsea FC, is one of the 24...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

Takeover Tour stops fuel Professional Women's Hockey League expansion buzz
CALGARY - The Professional Women's Hockey League will continue building audiences and testing potential new markets with neutral-site games even as the league expands by more teams again next season. ...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

'We're supposed to win no matter what': Raptors lament loss to lowly Kings
TORONTO - The disappointment in RJ Barrett's face was evident. The Mississauga, Ont., native blankly stared at the statsheet, taking his time before getting his thoughts out. When he walked out of the...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as eighth season begins
With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans in place for a notable rule change, the eyes of the soccer world are sure to turn to the Canadian Premier League this season. Those at the top of the...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

Victoire clinch playoff spot, set PWHL point streak record in win over Goldeneyes
LAVAL - The Montreal Victoire are playoff-bound again in the Professional Women's Hockey League. They're also surging with the post-season on the horizon - and doing it without their most valuable pla...
The Canadian Press Apr 02, 2026

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