Aw, rats: Chicago’s beloved ‘Rat Hole’ removed from sidewalk
Chicago's 'Rat Hole,' a rodent-shaped imprint in the in the sidewalk, was once a landmark for Chicagoans and tourists alike.
Trending
Apr 25
Guelph health and nutrition professor has gig advising Chicago Blackhawks
Jamie Burr is helping players on the Chicago Blackhawks improve their performances on and off the ice. The University of Guelph teacher is a high-performance advisor for the team.
Sports
Apr 19
Connor’s OT winner gives Winnipeg Jets 3-2 victory in Chicago
Kyle Connor scored 25 seconds into overtime while Nikolaj Ehlers ended a long scoring drought with a pair of goals in the win.
Sports
Feb 24
Joshua, Garland pace Vancouver Canucks in 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks
Vancouver outshot league-worst Chicago 38-23, controlling the puck for extended runs in dealing the Blackhawks their seventh straight loss.
Sports
Feb 14
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Edmonton to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4.
Sports
Apr 19
Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, dies
Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who served as music director at orchestras on three continents, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 13 years, has died.
Canada
Apr 22
Is inside sports betting on the rise? Why the problem may get ‘more common’
Does Canada have an inside sports betting problem? Two athletes for Canadian teams were recently penalized for betting as legalized gambling has taken off.
Sports
May 1
Pembina Pipeline closes $3.1B Alliance, Aux Sable purchases
As part of the transaction, Pembina, which is the current operator of Aux Sable, becomes the sole operator of Alliance.
Money
Apr 1
Jets call up four Manitoba Moose players ahead of final regular season game
With one game on deck before the playoffs begin, the Winnipeg Jets have called up some of the standout players from their minor-league affiliate.
Sports
Apr 18
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving Indian family’s death at Manitoba border
New details have been released in the Manitoba human trafficking case that saw an Indian family freeze to death in 2022 while trying to cross into the U.S. on foot.
Crime
Mar 27
Human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to cattle: U.S. CDC
It is the second-ever case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza identified in a person in the United States, the last reported in Colorado in 2022.
Health
Apr 1
Ontario premier calls cost of gas ‘absolutely disgusting,’ raises price-gouging concerns
Premier Doug Ford went off on gas prices on Thursday, mentioning concerns about price gouging and comparisons to gas prices south of the border.
Consumer
Apr 18
Kuzmenko scores in OT to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Sharks
Andrei Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal 2:58 into overtime and the Calgary Flames came back to beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Sports
Apr 10
Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
Oilers firing on all cylinders, aim for 15th-straight win when facing off against Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers will have a favourable home-ice matchup as they seek to extend a sensational stretch of the season that has them sitting on a 14-game winning streak.
Sports
Jan 25
Rat Hole or Rat Hell? Making heads and tails of the viral rodent indent
From afar, the Chicago Rat Hole is delightful. But to those living near the hole, you can't blame them for being a bit cheesed.
Trending
Jan 25
Direct flights to Chicago, Denver returning to Winnipeg airport
Direct flights from Winnipeg to Chicago and to Denver return on May 23. They had been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada
Jan 25
Joe Flaherty, beloved ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ star, dead at 82
Joe Flaherty first made his mark on the comedy scene at 'SCTV,' playing iconic characters like news anchor Floyd Robertson and SCTV station manager Guy Caballero.
Entertainment
Apr 2
Columbia University begins suspending student protesters after deadline ignored
Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday.
U.S. News
Apr 29
Blue Jays place four players on injured list
The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.
Sports
Mar 28