Category Archives: Sports
Canucks acquire forward Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks for draft pick
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft. The pick originally belonged to Chicago and was re...
Oct 24, 2025
Canadian star Olivia Smith hurt in not-so-friendly 1-0 loss to Switzerland
LUCERNE - Canada suffered a costly 1-0 loss to Switzerland in women's international soccer play Friday, losing star striker Olivia Smith to injury in the first half. Alayah Pilgrim scored for the 24th...
Oct 24, 2025
Lions look to clinch second in CFL West in regular-season finale against Riders
REGINA - The B.C. Lions have an opportunity to clinch second place in the CFL's West Division, and they'd prefer to do it without help. Currently tied with the Calgary Stampeders for second place at 1...
Oct 24, 2025
Kayla MacMillan through to women's final at curling Olympic pre-trials
WOLFVILLE - Kayla MacMillan advanced to the women's final at the Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials with a 6-4 semifinal win over Ashley Thevenot on Friday. MacMillan's Victoria-based squad too...
Oct 24, 2025
Alessia Cara, Bebe Rexha to sing national anthems in Game 2 of World Series
TORONTO - Alessia Cara is set to lend her voice to Canada's national anthem for Game 2 in the World Series on Saturday night, while pop singer Bebe Rexha will take on the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of...
Oct 24, 2025
Halifax Wanderers part way with coach Patrice Gheisar after CPL playoff loss
HALIFAX - Halifax Wanderers have parted ways with coach Patrice Gheisar after the club's penalty shootout loss to visiting York United in a Canadian Premier League play-in game. "We have built one of ...
Oct 24, 2025
Jays look to past World Series glory with Gaston, Carter, set to throw first pitches
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will be channelling their past World Series triumphs when they host the first two games of this year's Fall Classic. Former Toronto manager Cito Gaston will throw out t...
Oct 24, 2025
Canadian Drew Fischer named MLS's top referee for a second year in a row
NEW YORK - Canadian Drew Fischer has been named MLS Referee of the Year for the second year in a row. The 45-year-old from Calgary is the first referee to earn consecutive honours since Alan Kelly in ...
Oct 24, 2025
McGregor's hat trick powers Canada past Italy and into Para Hockey Cup final
OSTRAVA - Canada advanced to the gold-medal game at the International Para Hockey Cup with a 9-1 rout of Italy on Friday. Captain Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., led the way with a hat trick and two a...
Oct 24, 2025
Canada Ravens look to bounce back from Fiji loss when they face Ireland on Sunday
TORONTO - The Canada Ravens have to put aside their disappointment at missing out on the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup when they return to action Sunday against Ireland in the third-place game a...
Oct 24, 2025
