By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 28, 2023 4:11 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size OTTAWA — Ontario MPP Ted Hsu is officially a candidate for the provincial Liberal leadership. Hsu launched his campaign in Kingston, Ont., alongside hometown music hero Rob Baker of the Tragically …
Read More »Moose on the verge of advancing after 2nd straight overtime victory – Winnipeg
The Manitoba Moose are just one win away from the next round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Moose won a second straight game in overtime 3-2 over the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 3 on Wednesday in Milwaukee. The Moose now lead the best-of-five series two games to one and …
Read More »Elks select Montreal LB Brodrique with 2nd pick of CFL Draft – Edmonton
The Edmonton Elks went the route of skill position player with their second overall pick on the 2023 CFL Canadian College Draft by selecting University of Montreal linebacker Michael Brodrique. The 6’2, 222 pounder showed very well at the recent combine in Edmonton in late March, recording a time of …
Read More »West Island Cancer Wellness Centre holds 2nd annual ‘Challenge of the Brave’ – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) held its second annual ‘Challenge of the Brave’ fundraising event Saturday afternoon. The event is based on the popular reality adventure show the Amazing Race, but with a few twists. Twenty teams competed in 10 …
Read More »‘We don’t feel safe’: Winnipeg bakery owners call for action after 2nd break in – Winnipeg
The owners of Cinnaholic on McPhillips Street are calling for action regarding crime in the neighbourhood after the shop was broken into for a second time right before its one-year anniversary. Global News found out about the incident after reading a Facebook post made by the shop’s account. According to …
Read More »Winnipeg Ice strike first in 2nd round playoff series against Moose Jaw – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Ice blew an early three-goal lead but woke back up in the third period to win the series opener. The Ice scored three times in the first 17 minutes on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Moose Jaw Warriors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference …
Read More »Edmonton Oilers take down Kings to move into 2nd in Pacific – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers scored a 3-1 road win over the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night. The Oilers are 10-0-1 in their last eleven games. They move a point ahead of the Kings into …
Read More »Stoney Nakoda First Nation marks 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Alberta held a small and emotional ceremony Wednesday, ahead of the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A pipe ceremony, followed by drumming and a jingle dress dance, took place at the Wesley Elders Lodge. Jeanette Wildman, cultural liaison for Stoney Health Services, was …
Read More »Russian missile strikes town near Ukraine’s 2nd largest nuclear plant, wounding 12, Ukraine officials say
A Russian missile hit a residential area of a southern Ukrainian town not far from a nuclear power station on Saturday, wounding 12 civilians and heightening fears of a nuclear accident during the months-long war, Ukrainian officials said. Vitaliy Kim, governor of the Mykolaiv region, said on the Telegram messaging app …
Read More »Toronto’s Pearson airport now 2nd worst in world for delays. Ottawa says travel woes on the mend
Fatima Sherefa, 17, had a rough night at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Aug. 6. Her flight from Toronto home to Winnipeg had been delayed several times and then, just after midnight, it was cancelled. Sherefa says Air Canada staff didn’t offer hotel accommodation for the night, and instead passed out yoga …
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