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Chris Jones doesn’t believe in moral victories. The coach and general manager of the 0-4 Edmonton Elks is fully aware that his team has played four close games through what has been a very tough schedule. Those four losses came against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts and B.C. …
Read More »Ontario town to decide whether it’s willing to host a nuclear waste repository
A northwestern Ontario town is set to decide today whether it is willing to become the site of a deep geological repository for Canada’s nuclear waste. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization plans to decide this year where millions of bundles of used nuclear fuel will be placed in a network of underground …
Read More »Sea Bears to host free youth basketball camp in Brandon – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Players and coaches with the Winnipeg Sea Bears will be in Brandon, Man., later this month for a free youth basketball camp. Winnipeg’s pro basketball team announced Wednesday that it’s partnering with Brandon University for the camp, which is open to kids …
Read More »Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games
The federal government will provide the city of Toronto with $104.34 million to help host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and federal Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough made the funding announcement Friday at Toronto’s BMO Field, where the matches will be held. Toronto has …
Read More »Sask. talk show host John Gormley announces retirement
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan talk show host John Gormley announced he is stepping away from the microphone after 25 years on the airwaves. His last on-air day will be on Nov. 24, 2023, to host his final daily conversation. “I want to say ‘thanks,’ for …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers host Edmonton Elks with West Division title in their sights – Winnipeg
Zach Collaros has tunnel vision when it comes to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers home game against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The veteran quarterback is focused on leading Winnipeg (12-4) to a victory over the Elks (4-13), which would clinch first place in the West Division for a third consecutive …
Read More »Vancouver mayor Ken Sim talks public safety, homelessness as the city gets ready to host FIFA 2026 – BC
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be bringing all eyes to Vancouver as the city will become one of the host cities in the expanded 48 team tournament. While we’re still three years out, Global’s Julie Nolin had a conversation with Mayor Ken Sim about what the city is doing …
Read More »Raptors host Bulls in NBA play-in tournament
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2023 5:00 am Updated April 12, 2023 8:24 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Win, or go home — that’s what the Toronto Raptors are up against. The No. 9 seed Raptors (41-41) host the No. 10 …
Read More »‘We want to grow the sport’: Manitoba Herd ringette team host top talent – Winnipeg
The highest level of ringette in Canada was showcased in Winnipeg this weekend. The Manitoba Herd, part of the National Ringette League (NRL), hosted the three other teams from across western Canada, the BC Thunder, Calgary RATH and Saskatchewan Heat. “We are peaking at the perfect time right now,” Herd …
Read More »Toronto set to host 2024 NHL all-star weekend
The NHL all-star weekend will be held in Toronto next year at Scotiabank Arena, the league has announced. The news came during the 2023 all-star events on Saturday, being held this year in Florida. “We are thrilled to bring the NHL All-Star Game back to Toronto for the ninth time, …
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