No explanation required was the consensus among voters for The Canadian Press award for 2024 female athlete of the year. During the month before her 18th birthday, Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, winter or summer, with a silver medal thrown in for good measure….
Many stores are offering Boxing Day and Boxing Week deals. Shoppers in Saskatoon were out early to take advantage of the sales Thursday. Source link
Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year, because there could be a choking hazard. The agency says Chinese-made Mother and Baby Plush Toys — including animals like pandas, elephants, lions, tigers and giraffes — don’t meet Canadian safety standards and hard plastic…
The Professional Women’s Hockey League played a first season and started a second, the Northern Super League fired its engines for an all-Canadian women’s soccer launch, and the WNBA announced its arrival in Canada. Women’s professional sports in Canada reached a critical mass in 2024. “It was hard to believe in 2023 that we didn’t…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Canadians celebrate the holidays with gift giving and feasts, Health Canada is warning about a choking risk from several stuffed toys for kids. Health Canada issued a recall on Christmas Eve for 120 units of Mother and Baby plush toys sold by Toronto-based Chantia Sales. The…
Children and seniors in the community of Qu’Appelle, Sask., excitedly packaged up food hampers this holiday season. The town and surrounding areas were challenged to donate 24 items in 24 hours to the town’s seniors club, which makes food hampers for those in need every holiday season. Aimee Proskie spearheaded the 24 in 24 initiative. She said her…
The world junior hockey championship has produced memorable moments and breathtaking performances. This year’s tournament in Ottawa should offer the same level of entertainment as the next generation of stars skate into the showcase event’s spotlight. The Canadian Press looks at some of the players to watch in the nation’s capital when the annual under-20…
By Nicole Healey Global News Posted December 24, 2024 4:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Saskatchewan man has created a support group for those struggling with Lyme disease and is hoping more awareness can bring about change. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health…
Friendship is at the heart of everything the small staff does at Helping Hands Street Mission in Hamilton, and the organization’s executive director says the need for it is especially important over the holidays. Alice Plug-Buist said Helen Norris started the mission 21 years ago because she was inspired by a woman who befriended her and helped her…
Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown walks us through the men’s Olympic 4x100m race that won him his first Olympic gold medal. Do you remember where you were when you witnessed this Canadian Olympic moment? Source link
