Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Western Hockey League postpones start of 2020-21 season indefinitely
The Western Hockey League is pushing back the start of its season indefinitely due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. The league announced the news in a statement Tuesday, saying it is not i...
Dec 15, 2020
It's Miller time as Canada defender leaves Orlando City for Austin FC, then Montreal
Austin FC took Canadian defender Kamal Miller in Tuesday's MLS expansion draft, then promptly flipped him to Montreal in a trade. The Impact gave up US$225,000 in 2021 general allocation money and a f...
Dec 15, 2020
Canadian junior team defenceman Thomas Harley an Edmonton "bubble" veteran
Thomas Harley has hockey "bubble" know-how.When the Canadian team arrived in Edmonton for the world junior hockey championship, the 19-year-old defenceman's insider knowledge on setting up his video g...
Dec 15, 2020
Raptors permitting limited number of fans to Tampa home games
TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors will have fans at their Florida home games this season. The Raptors announced Tuesday they are permitting a limited number of fans at games at Tampa's Amalie Arena, w...
Dec 15, 2020
Olympic champion Wiebe to wrestle for bronze at Individual World Cup
BELGRADE, Serbia - Canada's Erica Wiebe will wrestle for bronze in the women's 76-kilogram event at United World Wrestling's Individual World Cup. Wiebe, a Stittsville, Ont., native who trains in Calg...
Dec 15, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks
MILWAUKEE - Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks that takes the two-time reigning MVP off next summer's free-agent market. "I'm blessed to be a part of the...
Dec 15, 2020
Police make arrests after theft of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia from his father's home
BRANTFORD, Ont. - Police say they have made two arrests after Wayne Gretzky memorabilia was stolen from the home of the hockey legend's father. The Gretzky family reported the souvenirs were stolen fr...
Dec 15, 2020
Canada Soccer honours Tony Waiters with award, inducts Bob Sayer into Hall of Fame
At 79, Bob Sayer has more than a few stories about Canadian soccer. A favourite dates back to 1982 when he and Tony Waiters broke into a stadium in the Azores to settle a bet. The Canadian Olympic tea...
Dec 15, 2020
Canada's Kellett gets full-time ride on A.J. Foyt Racing for the 2021 IndyCar season
Dalton Kellett wants to keep learning as an IndyCar driver. The Canadian will get that chance as he returns to A.J. Foyt Racing as a full-time driver for the 2021 season. He'll drive Foyt's second car...
Dec 15, 2020
Indigenous activist pleased to hear Cleveland's baseball team planning name change
Indigenous activist Douglas Cardinal applauded the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday for planning to change their team name and predicted it could have a "ripple effect" on other clubs with similar moniker...
Dec 15, 2020
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
Evan finds out what to do if you find space junk on your farm, analyzes the outrage over Ticketmaster prices and the fut...