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Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95. Spokesperson Terri Hinte told The Associated Press that Rollins died at his home in Woodstock, N.Y. She …
Read More »Couple weds in Nelson, B.C., with little notice — but great support from community
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. This time last week, Tim Bowman and Leah Fried didn’t know they’d be happily married. The couple had been planning to wed while spending time in B.C. …
Read More »Great white shark spotted near Hubbards for 2nd time in a week
For the second time in one week, swimmers at Fox Point Beach near Hubbards, N.S., have gotten up close and personal with a great white shark. Maria Maclean-Guy, who lives in the area and studies engineering at Dalhousie University, was snorkeling with her mom and brother on Monday afternoon when the …
Read More »Olympic great Jennifer Heil named chef de mission for Milan-Cortina Winter Games
A selfless athlete and leader during her moguls skiing career, Jennifer Heil will bring those qualities and others to her role as Canada’s chef de mission for the Milan-Cortina Olympics in 2026, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday. As team spokesperson, the native of Spruce Grove, Alta., will also serve …
Read More »Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair’s pro career ends as Portland Thorns eliminated from NWSL playoffs
Rose Lavelle scored in stoppage time and Gotham FC defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 on Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. Gotham, the defending NWSL champions, will face the second-seeded Washington Spirit next weekend. The Spirit defeated visiting Bay FC 2-1 in extra …
Read More »Great White North: Why more sharks are heading to Canada
As climate change disrupts ocean temperatures, a significant trend is emerging: more sharks are heading north into Canadian waters. And experts say Canadians may need to get used to these new marine neighbours as sightings increase along the coast. This northward shift includes great white sharks, tiger sharks and blacktip …
Read More »Métis Nation-Saskatchewan remembers Louis Riel as a great, visionary leader
Each year, Nov. 16 marks Louis Riel Day, a day to commemorate the legacy of the Métis leader. The regional director and Métis Nation—Saskatchewan (MN–S) Associate Education Minister Wendy Gervais said as Métis citizens, they sash up and gather on this day to reflect on a man who is known …
Read More »Search and rescue crews look for overdue boaters on Great Slave Lake: Yellowknife RCMP – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A search is underway after Yellowknife RCMP received a report on Thursday that two boaters had not returned from their boating trip on Great Slave Lake. RCMP said the two men, 65-year-old Samuel Roberts and 51-year-old Mark Elson, were expected early evening …
Read More »Great Big Sea founder to enter Toronto theatre scene with ‘Let’s Dance! The Musical’ – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2023 4:49 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Terra Bruce Productions, the musical theatre company led by a founding member of the folk-rock band Great Big Sea, is set enter the Toronto theatre scene this year with two original …
Read More »St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg hosts the Great Canadian Kilt Skate – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The St. Andrews Society of Winnipeg hosted the Great Canadian Kilt Skate on Sunday at Assiniboine Park’s Riley Duck Pond. “You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, a tartan or even plaid to come out for a skate – whether …
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