Category Archives: Sports
Defending Grey Cup champion Riders host Rourke, Lions, in opener for both teams
REGINA - The B.C. Lions are going from a bye week to a big test early in the CFL season, and that is fine with star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Lions will visit the defending Grey Cup champion Sask...
Jun 12, 2026
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) - Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rap...
Jun 12, 2026
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) - Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rap...
Jun 12, 2026
Blue Jays activate star catcher Alejandro Kirk before series with Yankees
NEW YORK - The Blue Jays have activated star catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list and made him available for Friday's opener of Toronto's three-game series against the Yankees in New Yo...
Jun 12, 2026
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
TORONTO - A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament's organizer. Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law firm represe...
Jun 12, 2026
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Jack Thompson to one-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have added to their blue line depth, signing defenceman Jack Thomson to a new contract. General manager Ryan Johnson announced the news on Friday, saying the 24-year-...
Jun 12, 2026
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away, but fans at the PNE Amphitheatre brought energy to spare on Friday as they watched Canada's debut match against Bosnia-H...
Jun 12, 2026
World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away, but fans at the PNE Amphitheatre brought energy to spare on Friday as they watched Canada's debut match against Bosnia-H...
Jun 12, 2026
PGA Tour debutant Ben James takes one-shot lead at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - Ben James certainly knows how to make a splash. The 23-year-old American had an eagle on his first hole and didn't slow down in a bogey-free 7-under round on Friday to put him a shot ahead o...
Jun 12, 2026
Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump administration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has seen its opening delayed at the request o...
Jun 12, 2026