Kris Knoblauch said some silent prayers as he watched his Edmonton Oilers warm up on the ice Friday night. The head coach’s team was less than an hour from facing the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of their second round playoff series and Knoblauch wasn’t sure whether star forward Leon Draisaitl would be able to…
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s report into foreign interference last week contained a warning: party nominations can be a “gateway” for foreign interference. That’s because parties are largely left to set the rules or enforce them — or not — free of the kind of independent oversight given to general elections. There was also the concern that…
In Ontario, the average wait time for the thousands of prospective patients on the province’s list looking to be connected to a family doctor is, according to the government, around 90 days. But that, of course, is the average. And depending where one may reside in the province, the wait time can be significantly longer. “In some places, we have patients…
Aerin Frankel made 53 saves and Susanna Tapani scored in overtime to lead Boston to a 2-1 win in Game 1 of their Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series on Thursday. Tapani pounced on a loose puck in the blue paint at 14:25 of the extra period for the first overtime goal in PWHL playoff…
Alberta’s government is looking to add conditions to funding it committed to Calgary’s Green Line LRT project, according to the province’s transportation minister. In a letter obtained by Global News, Minster Devin Dreeshen told Calgary’s mayor the province’s $1.53-billion share of the funding is contingent on the Green Line’s final design “fully integrating” with the…
Women’s professional basketball is coming to Toronto. CBC Sports has learned that Kilmer Sports Inc., headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, has been granted an expansion franchise with the Women’s National Basketball Association. An announcement is expected May 23 in Toronto, with the team to begin play in May 2026, according to four people with…
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is gearing up for its first ever playoffs, and Montreal’s franchise is leading the charge. The team will take to the ice against Boston on Thursday at the Bell Centre at 7 p.m., and head coach Kori Cheverie told CBC Montreal’s Let’s Go that the team is ready. Founded last year, the Professional…
A Canadian diplomat and an RCMP officer heaped praise and gratitude on a sanctioned Haitian businessman that Global Affairs accuses of gangland connections, after he allowed a helicopter airlift of Canadian citizens and police at his luxury golf course last month, emails provided by his lawyers suggest. Emails attributed to consul Catherine Brazeau show her…
For Natalie Lent, every day in her home feels like a boil water advisory since she only uses bottled water, even for cooking. But there has been no official warning. In fact, the Nova Scotia woman has three new filtration systems for her well water, valued at nearly $12,000, collecting dust. “It’s really just an ornament…
Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ceremony at sunset Wednesday. Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations in the city, where the Old Port has been placed under high security. The torch was lit in…
