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As It Happens5:59Former Afghan women’s soccer captain fights for team’s chance to compete in World Cup Khalida Popal, the former captain of Afghanistan’s national women’s football team, is making a call to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to allow Afghan women to participate in the 2027 Women’s World …
Read More »Canada has one of the best women’s rugby teams in the world. Why they’re asking for your money
As It Happens6:33Canada’s national rugby team raising money for the World Cup The Canadian women’s rugby team is used to pulling above its weight. The amateur team is currently ranked second best in the world, despite having only a fraction of the budget of some of its professional competitors. Now, …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets welcome back Cole Perfetti, drill down on special teams play – Winnipeg
Day 7 of Winnipeg Jets training camp was easily the most noteworthy to date. Topping that list was the arrival of Cole Perfetti after reaching an agreement the night before on a bridge deal that will pay him $6.5 million over the next two seasons. Perfetti skated out onto the …
Read More »PWHL unveils names, logos for all six teams ahead of second season
The wait is finally over after the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the names for its six teams Monday. In Canada, there will be Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres. Across the border, it’s the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens. “We heard loud and clear from …
Read More »B.C. search and rescue teams in talks for helicopter approval autonomy
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Search and rescue teams across B.C. have been warning about delays in acquiring helicopters for searches. But now they say talks are underway with the province to streamline the process. The Ministry of Emergency Management approves the requests from search and rescue …
Read More »Toronto’s new WNBA franchise wants fan help creating team’s name, identity – Toronto
Toronto’s new WNBA team wants your help. The expansion franchise has issued a “call for inspiration,” asking fans from across Canada to “share ideas, hopes and suggestions” for everything from the team’s name to its colours and identity. “We don’t want to limit people,” team president Teresa Resch said in …
Read More »Two missing hikers lost in woods near Antigonish, N.S., located by search teams – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2024 11:15 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Search teams have found two hikers reported missing in northeastern Nova Scotia. The Mounties say Dan Fraser of James River, N.S., and a family member who was …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Off-ice business continues for 30 other teams during Stanley Cup final – Winnipeg
The end is in sight! The long marathon that is the NHL season ends no later than June 24. That’s the date for a potential Game 7 in Sunrise, Fla., between the Oilers and Panthers, if the final series goes that far. But while there are two teams still standing, …
Read More »Winnipeg Sea Bears add another local product to team’s roster – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Who says you can’t go home again? Winnipeg’s Emmanuel Akot is returning to the city after he signed with his hometown Winnipeg Sea Bears on Tuesday. After 10 years of playing on the road, Akot will join the Sea Bears once his …
Read More »Special teams, top line power Jets to 5-2 win in St. Louis – Winnipeg
After a stretch of quiet play from the Winnipeg Jets’ big guns, the top line came through in a big way in a 5-2 win in St. Louis Tuesday night. The Jets top trio of Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Alex Iafallo combined for 10 points as they closed out …
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