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Eric Staal named Canadian men's hockey team captain for Olympic Games
DAVOS, Switzerland - Former Carolina Hurricanes centre Eric Staal has been named the captain of the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team. Staal, an Olympic gold medallist from the 2010 Winter Games in V...
Feb 01, 2022

City quiet on operation costs for Co-op Place
Update: A previous version of this story stated the city was unable to provide a financial breakdown of Co-op place by deadline. The city did send the numbers but due to technical difficulties on our ...
Feb 01, 2022

Raptors youngsters Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa selected to Rising Stars game
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa have been selected to the NBA's Rising Stars game. Barnes, who is 20, was among 12 rookie selections for the showcase while Achi...
Feb 01, 2022

Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo impressed already with Toronto FC
Back in Major League Soccer after playing in Mexico, Italy and Germany, newly signed defender Carlos Salcedo says Toronto FC is the right fit. The 28-year-old Salcedo, who has won 48 caps for Mexico, ...
Feb 01, 2022

Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a sexual interference allegation at a school in Whitehorse. Silver said the government ...
Feb 01, 2022

Plans underway to restart Medicine Hat's Spectrum in 2022
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Organizers of the Spectrum Festival say they're looking for an army of volunteers to help them relaunch the start-of-summer festival this year.Following the event's cancellation two...
Feb 01, 2022

Crescent Heights back on stage with The SpongeBob Musical
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Days before the curtain rises at Crescent Heights High School, the cast and crew of The SpongeBob Musical are being hailed as rock stars.Director and drama teacher Jennifer Davies s...
Feb 01, 2022

WATCH: Kenney, Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update
Coming up at 4:30 p.m.Premier Jason Kenney, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and officials will provide an update on COVID-19.
Feb 01, 2022

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
NEW YORK (AP) - Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a pl...
Feb 01, 2022

Indigenous former justice minister outlines vision for 'true reconciliation'
VANCOUVER - Canada's former justice minister outlined her vision for "true reconciliation" during a mining industry conference in British Columbia Tuesday, saying the country needs to enact legislatio...
Feb 01, 2022