Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA - A provision in the federal government's proposed hate crime bill to create a stand-alone hate crime offence will make it easier to investigate and prosecute those crimes, some experts say. "T...
May 23, 2026
'Electric Playground' creator Victor Lucas changed the game — by putting it on TV
TORONTO - Victor Lucas, a pioneer of video game journalism who made a career out of shining a spotlight on Canada's interactive entertainment industry, was celebrated as a "game changer" by his peers ...
May 23, 2026
Engstler, Carleton carry Fire past Tempo 99-80 in 1st meeting of WNBA expansion teams
TORONTO - Emily Engstler had 16 points, including nine in the third quarter, as the Portland Fire routed the Toronto Tempo 99-80 on Saturday. Bridget Carleton of Chatham-Kent, Ont., had 15 points than...
May 23, 2026
Canadiens look to head home with 2-0 lead over Carolina in Eastern Conference final
RALEIGH - The Montreal Canadiens can go home with a commanding lead in the NHL's Eastern Conference final with a win tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2. The battle-tested Canadiens beat...
May 23, 2026
Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
BEIJING (AP) - A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country's deadliest mining accident in recent years. T...
May 22, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 for 2-1 series lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Fri...
May 22, 2026
Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup
KELOWNA - The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout of the host Kelowna Rockets on Friday. Dylan Edwards and Jack Pridham each had a goal and an assist for the OHL champion Rang...
May 22, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 in conference final
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Fri...
May 22, 2026
With reinforcements coming, Blue Jays show signs that they're returning to form
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays always seemed to be running uphill over the first 50 games of the season. A 23-27 record over the period was below expectations for the reigning American League champio...
May 22, 2026
Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to lead series 2-0
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche, the NHL's best team during the regular season, are in serious danger thanks to a Vegas squad that's on a run after a late-season coaching change. "I don't think p...
May 22, 2026