Saskatoon Berries lift the curtain on Cairns Field makeover ahead of inaugural home game
The Saskatoon Berries will play their first home game in franchise history on May 28 at a revamped Cairns Field, the first WCBL game at the ballpark in a decade.
Sports
May 22
Boston sweeps Montreal in PWHL semifinal with overtime win
Boston, which swept Montreal in the best-of-five series, will play for the inaugural Walter Cup against either Minnesota or Toronto.
Sports
May 15
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
Sea Bears to host free youth basketball camp in Brandon
Winnipeg's pro basketball team announced Wednesday that it's partnering with Brandon University for the camp, which is open to kids between nine and 14 years of age.
Sports
May 15
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
TV show recognizes Peterborough and Kawarthas as top boating destination
The award from Water Ways TV recognizes communities that bring "world-class boating experiences" to area residents and visitors.
Economy
May 15
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
China begins 2 days of military exercises near Taiwan as ‘punishment’
Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy.
World
May 23
Saskatchewan marks May as Sexual Violence Prevention Month
This year marks the first time Saskatchewan has proclaimed the month of May as Sexual Violence Prevention Month.
Canada
May 13
Landmark Montreal restaurant being ‘brought back to life’ after 25 years
The revamped ninth-floor restaurant of the city's downtown Eaton Centre will reopen its doors to the public Friday, after it shuttered 25 years ago.
Canada
May 14
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
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
Niverville Ribbon Skirt Club holds year-end feast
Students, teachers, family, and Knowledge Keeper Patti Sayies met at the school for chilli and bannock, followed by a giveaway ceremony.
Education
May 17
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
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
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
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
Cryptic posts have fans concerned for 1st ‘Bachelorette’ pair, Trista and Ryan
Is there trouble in paradise for Trista and Ryan Sutter?
Entertainment
May 21
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