Rachel Homan defeats Switzerland’s Tirinzoni at Masters, captures 18th Grand Slam title
World No. 1 Rachel Homan and her Ottawa-based rink beats Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni 6-4 in the women’s final of the AMJ Masters. Source link
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Alberta RCMP say missing 6-year-old boy has less than 5% chance of survival – National
Authorities in Alberta said Sunday that Darius Macdougall, a six-year-old boy who went missing one week ago while on a walk with family members in the Crowsnest Pass in southwest Alberta, has not been found. During a press conference on Sunday afternoon, RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney stated that the agency met with Macdougall’s family this…
Winnipeg man dies after medical emergency during charity boxing match
A Winnipeg man has died after experiencing a medical emergency during a boxing match at a charity event on Saturday, his boxing club says. In a statement, the Winnipeg-based United Boxing Club confirmed that 54-year-old Robert Boyko died in what it’s calling a “tragic accident” that occurred while he was boxing during the Corporate Challenge portion…
Vancouver Rise draw with Halifax Tides to secure final NSL playoff spot
Vancouver Rise FC secured the fourth and final playoff berth in the Northern Super League with a 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC. The single point was enough for the Rise (9-7-6) to join AFC Toronto, Ottawa Rapid FC and Montreal Roses FC in the first post-season of the women’s pro soccer league. Milly Clegg…
Elks hang on to beat Roughriders 27-25
EDMONTON – After two straight games where they were the victims of a last-second comeback, the Edmonton Elks were finally able to hold on to win and keep their post-season dreams alive in the process. Justin Rankin scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Elks kept their slight CFL playoff hopes going, holding on…
‘Shoulder-to-shoulder search’ for 6-year-old Alberta boy missing for nearly a week
The search for a missing six-year-old Alberta boy is now in its seventh day, with more than 200 searchers looking for Darius Macdougall in a forested area in the Crowsnest Pass. “I want to stress that we are not scaling back the search,” Alberta RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said during a Saturday media availability. She said 60…
Canada vs. England: A bandwagon fan’s guide to the Women’s Rugby World Cup final
So, you may have heard there’s a pretty big rugby game happening Saturday. And if that’s as much as you know, don’t worry, we got you. While many Canadians have been ardently following our underdog national team fight their way into the Women’s Rugby World Cup final and have already planned their Saturday watch parties, others may just be…
Edgewood residents stay silent on ostrich farm controversy over safety fears, ‘very volatile’
People living near a controversial ostrich farm in the West Kootenay region of southeastern B.C. say the ongoing outrage and protests over a cull ordered by federal officials have them fearing for their safety. Approximately 235 human residents in the small unincorporated community of Edgewood are outnumbered by ostriches, while supporters of the flock and…
Why some Alberta teachers will vote against the latest contract offer
Many Alberta teachers say the latest contract offer from their employers and union isn’t good enough to stop them from striking. Edmonton teacher Melissa Harmsma is among those who say they’ll vote against the contract offer. Polls open on Saturday for 51,000 educators belonging to the Alberta Teachers’ Association. “It’s insulting to be offered ……
Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose, will be Canada’s official mascot for the 2026 World Cup. Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle will serve as mascots for fellow co-hosts Mexico and the United States, respectively. “The ’26 team has just got bigger —…