Canada’s Nicholas Bennett and Arianna Hunsicker both reached the podium with bronze medals at the Para swimming world championships on Sunday in Singapore. Bennett of Parksville, B.C., claimed bronze in the men’s 200-metre freestyle S14 midway through opening night. The 21-year-old, who entered as the defending world champion, touched the wall in one minute 53.97…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2025 5:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Authorities in southeastern Alberta have issued an emergency alert due to a wildfire. The alert says the fire is east of the community of Dunmore, and that it threatens residential homes. Anyone in…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth. Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the post-season for the first time since 2023, and…
Canada has been eliminated from the men’s volleyball world championship. The Canadians fell 3-1 to top-ranked Poland on Saturday in Pasay City, Philippines to end their tournament. The Poles took the opening set 25-18 before Canada pushed back to grab the second 25-23, but were unable to keep that momentum going in losing 25-20 and 25-14 to…
By Kat Ludwig Global News Posted September 20, 2025 7:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta and Quebec are ending free COVID-19 vaccines, and it will now cost people in those provinces anywhere from $100 to $200 to get the shot. Saskatchewan, however, is keeping the vaccines free…
After getting just over two-thirds support in Saturday’s leadership vote, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says she understands the party needs to change if it’s going to win the next election. Stiles received 68 per cent of the votes at the party’s annual convention in Niagara Falls, Ont., held just one week after Bonnie Crombie stepped down as…
Damian Warner’s attempt to win his first world championship title won’t be happening in Tokyo. The 2021 Olympic champion decathlete from Canada is withdrawing from the competition with an Achilles injury. The competition is scheduled for Saturday morning in Tokyo. In an Instagram post, the London, Ont., resident said while it wasn’t torn, and MRI…
Members of Calgary’s mountain biking community are mourning the loss of one of their own. On Sept. 12, Jordan Phillip Goheen, 40, was riding his e-bike when a vehicle struck him as he was crossing the intersection at 17 Avenue and 101 Street southwest. According to the Calgary Police Service, a SUV driven by a…
Three years into working toward his goal of running every street in the city, one Toronto runner was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He kept going, aiming to raise money for a cause close to his heart. And on Friday afternoon, he completed his goal. “It’s been a real journey that has involved a lot of…
Of all the victories, moments, titles and podium appearances that Brad Gushue has experienced over his legendary curling career, his team’s ability to be a consistent contender for two-plus decades is something that stands out for the Canadian skip. “Just the longevity,” Gushue said Thursday on a video call with reporters. “The fact that we’ve…
