Sea Bears continue to set stellar attendance records, sell out first home game of 2024
The city's pro basketball team -- which set CEBL attendance records in 2023's inaugural season -- announced Wednesday that its upcoming home opener is sold out once again.
Sports
May 8
Entire Sea Bears coaching staff back for sophomore season
The CEBL basketball club announced Thursday that its entire coaching staff from the 2023 inaugural season will return after recording a 12-8 record last year.
Sports
Apr 25
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine were detained on suspicion of enacting the plan drawn up by Russia’s Federal Security Service, a statement said.
World
May 7
Winnipeg to replace historic six-decade-old pro basketball court
The basketball court surface that has served Winnipeg for the past six decades is finally getting replaced.
Sports
May 7
Hunger is no joke: Calgary Food Bank hosts ‘April Foods Day’
The Calgary Food Bank celebrated the inagural April Foods Day, in partnership with QR Calgary, Bowest Appliances, The World of Spas and Global Calgary.
Canada
Apr 3
Thousands attend first-ever Lapu-Lapu Day in South Vancouver
A little bit of rain did not stop the thousands of people attending the block party in South Vancouver.
Entertainment
Apr 28
Winnipeg to host 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League championship
Winnipeg is set to host the 2025 championship weekend for the Canadian Elite Basktetball League (CEBL).
Sports
Apr 9
Canada Royal Milk donates $200,000 worth of baby formula to Kingston-area United Way
Canada Royal Milk donates 5,000 cans of infant formula to United Way KFL&A, benefiting over 275 families in Kingston area at a $200,000 value.
Canada
May 9
Fans excited to see WNBA tip off at Rogers Place in Edmonton
Young basketball fans got the thrill of a lifetime when they hit the court in Edmonton with some of their WNBA heroes.
Canada
May 4
Leafs scoring milestones: From Bailey to Matthews
Auston Matthews' quest for his 70th goal of the season prompts a look back at key scoring milestones in Toronto Maple Leafs history, from Ace Bailey's first scoring title to Darryl Sittler's record-breaking game.
Sports
Apr 17
Kelowna to host Canadian Premier League game between Calgary, Vancouver
Vancouver FC’s Season Members looking to purchase tickets for the match will have access to a pre-sale Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10.
Canada
May 8
Paris unveils its only purpose-built Olympics venue as Summer Games inch closer
The inauguration of Paris' purpose-built Olympics venue represents a milestone, given the problems that dogged its construction.
World
Feb 11
Sea Bears draft picks include familiar faces
The Winnipeg Sea Bears have drafted some known faces to the team's ranks.
Sports
Apr 11
Kingston businesses to sue federal government over LaSalle Causeway closure
Business owners plan to sue the federal government over delays in bridge overhaul, trapping vessels and risking jobs. Legal action imminent.
Canada
Apr 24
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russia’s leader
Already in office for nearly a quarter-century, Putin’s new term doesn’t expire until 2030, when he will be constitutionally eligible to run again.
World
May 7
Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’
Paris mayor said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there.
World
Apr 23
Connor McDavid, Andrei Vasilevskiy remain tops in latest NHLPA player poll
McDavid and Vasilevskiy were among the top answers by 639 members who responded as part of the seventh edition of the NHL Players Association survey.
Sports
Apr 10
Accueil Bonneau inaugurates new 114-unit long-term housing centre
The fully-furnished rooms will be available for low-cost rent to both men and women including, students, seniors and couples in serious financial straits.
Politics
Feb 5
Boeing to launch astronauts into space aboard new capsule
The company's long-awaited astronaut demo is slated for liftoff Monday night.
Tech
May 4
Memorial golf tournament raises record amount for Hospice Wellington
Last September's Norma Owen Memorial Golf Tournament at the Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club raised $30,000.
Canada
Mar 22