Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Cyle Larin, Ashley Lawrence named Canada Soccer players of the month
Cyle Larin and Ashley Lawrence have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for January after helping their clubs move up the standings in Turkey and France, respectively. Larin scored seven g...
Feb 03, 2021
NWHL season suspended following more positive COVID-19 tests
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - The National Women's Hockey League has suspended its shortened season due to new positive COVID-19 tests and safety concerns. The decision Wednesday came after two of six teams wit...
Feb 03, 2021
Canada's 2022 Beijing hopefuls keep an eye on Tokyo
Tokyo is a conversation topic in the vehicle when Justin Kripps and his bobsled crew are on long road trips in Europe. Canada's winter athletes are emotionally invested in their summer brethren compet...
Feb 03, 2021
NWHL cancels rest of season after additional virus positives
The National Women's Hockey League called off the remainder of its season Wednesday on the eve of the playoffs because of additional positive test results for the coronavirus. The NWHL cited safety co...
Feb 03, 2021
Catcher Josh Phegley retires after 8 major league seasons
Catcher Josh Phegley is retiring from baseball after eight major league seasons, a week shy of his 33rd birthday. His agent, Pro Star Management, said Wednesday on Twitter that "family considerations ...
Feb 03, 2021
NLL scraps plans for abbreviated 2020-21 season, wants to begin full campaign in fall
PHILADELPHIA - The National Lacrosse League has cancelled plans for an abbreviated 2020-21 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The league said in a statement it will now focus on starting a f...
Feb 03, 2021 (NLL/Twitter)
'It's a different look': Regulation wins more important in NHL's shortened season
Paul Maurice is cheering for only one thing when he watches two North Division rivals hit the ice from his couch. The Winnipeg Jets head coach wants the result decided inside 60 minutes - and definite...
Feb 03, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign receiver Kenny Lawler, team's top rookie in 2019
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American receiver Kenny Lawler to a one-year extension. Lawler was named the Bombers' top rookie in 2019 after leading the club with 637 receiving yard...
Feb 03, 2021
St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong gets same role for Canadian men's Olympic team
CALGARY - Doug Armstrong will be the general manager of Canada's men's Olympic hockey team if NHL players participate next year in Beijing. Hockey Canada announced Wednesday the St. Louis Blues GM has...
Feb 03, 2021
AP source: Liriano gets minor league deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO - Veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano has agreed to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that includes an invitation to spring training, a person familiar with the deal told Th...
Feb 03, 2021
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...