Category Archives: Sports
Five things to know as Canada's figure skaters vie for Olympic spots at nationals
GATINEAU - Olympic spots are on the line this week at the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships. Senior competition runs Friday through Sunday at Centre Slush Puppie, where the country's top fi...
Jan 07, 2026
B.C. skip Taylor Reese-Hansen's breakout season will include Scotties debut
When Taylor Reese-Hansen was asked to provide a life goal for her yearbook entry in Grade 12, an appearance at the Canadian women's curling championship made the list. It's an ambition the 28-year-old...
Jan 07, 2026
From selling medical devices to representing Canada, Listro has lived and learned
From selling medical devices to representing Canada, Jordyn Listro has lived and learned. After starting her pro career in Spain, the Toronto-born midfielder played in the NWSL for the Orlando Pride a...
Jan 07, 2026
American Hockey League, Professional Hockey Players' Association tentatively agree on a new CBA
The American Hockey League and the Professional Hockey Players' Association reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new collective bargaining agreement. It must still be ratified by the AHL's Boa...
Jan 07, 2026
Propane-leaking Zamboni set off chain reaction blast in Alberta arena: officials
TABER, ALBERTA, CANADA - Officials in the southern Alberta town of Taber say it was a leaky Zamboni that set off a chain reaction fireball blast inside one of the hockey-loving community's only ice ri...
Jan 07, 2026
McKenna hopes world juniors propel strong second half in NCAA with NHL draft looming
Gavin McKenna has a specific way of centring himself. The once slam-dunk No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 NHL draft put up 129 points in 56 games with the Western Hockey League's Medicine Hat Tigers las...
Jan 07, 2026
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders earn top grades in CFLPA report cards
TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL's top teams last season, have earned the distinction of being its best franchise off the field. Hamilton, which finished atop the East Division in 2025...
Jan 07, 2026
Canada's Diallo upset by wildcard Wong in second round of Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo was eliminated in the second round of the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday after he was upset 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 by local wildcard Coleman Wong. Montreal's Dial...
Jan 07, 2026
B.C. Lions release defensive back Carter so he can pursue NFL opportunities
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities. The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season g...
Jan 07, 2026
Veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. signs new contract with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. to a new contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2027-28 (when Major League Soccer switches to a summer-to-spring schedu...
Jan 07, 2026