IG Field getting new turf installed for next Winnipeg Blue Bombers season
The Winnipeg Football Club is replacing the 11-year-old turf at IG Field.
Sports
Jan 17
Bombers’ home field to be known as Princess Auto Stadium
The team announced Tuesday that its home of 11 years, previously known as Investors Group Field, then IG Field, will now bear the name Princess Auto Stadium for the next decade.
Sports
Jan 23
In Quebec’s strawberry fields, a tiny insect may forecast big climate impacts: study
A new study suggests a small insect encroaching on Quebec's strawberry fields could help forecast some major impacts of climate change on agriculture.
Environment
Feb 23
Saskatoon police and fire promote emergency services careers for women
The Explore Emergency Services event in Saskatoon is on May 11.
Canada
Apr 22
‘Body on display’: U.S. Olympians debate skimpy women’s uniform
Critics slammed the women's speed suit as sexist and needlessly revealing, while others pointed out that athletes can choose from a number of different uniforms, including shorts.
U.S. News
Apr 15
Kelowna to spend $21M on upgrading parks this year
Part of that spending includes construction on the fifth phase of Glenmore recreation park.
Canada
Apr 9
Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists
Last week's move by the track body and its president Sebastian Coe broke with tradition because the International Olympic Committee does not pay prize money.
Sports
Apr 19
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The Curator
Apr 23
Surrey’s surging youth population putting pressure on sports fields
Sports associations in Surrey say facilities aren't keeping pace with a growing population.
Sports
Mar 22
Talent scouts arrive in Edmonton looking for future Olympians
Athletes aged 14 to 25 tested their speed, strength, power and endurance with four different exercises. The event helps competitors get involved with new sports.
Sports
Apr 6
Blue Jays show off stadium renovations
The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it's time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Sports
Apr 4
Manitoba farmers ‘itching’ to start seeding, optimistic despite dry winter
Jake Ayre, vice president with Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) said right now, there is enough moisture to grow crops, but only time will tell.
Environment
Apr 9
Saskatoon Fire Department talks safety around dry conditions, controlled burns
"Wet down the area to control the burn, till the area that's around the outside of the controlled burn," Rob Hogan reminded the public after a 200-hectare grassfire on Tuesday.
Canada
Apr 10
Okanagan ski hills mark the end of a challenging season: ‘Wasn’t our best year’
Ski hills across British Columbia first battled little to no snow on the ground. Then, they faced extreme weather conditions.
Canada
Apr 2
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data
Canada's main stock index erased its gains from the day before as industrial and telecom stocks weighed on the market, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
2 hours
Montreal electric car show exhibits industry’s advancement
The Montreal Electric Vehicle show exhibits the variety of vehicles available, including scooters, bikes, and cars. Industry leaders are present to showcase new developments.
Canada
Apr 20
Canada’s income gap is growing. Will Budget 2024 help affordability?
The 2024 budget tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Tuesday promised to put money back into Canadians’ wallets. So what will that look like?
Canada
Apr 18
Research Manitoba renews agreement with non-profit organization at $4.8M
Business leaders, students and government officials gathered at RTDS Technologies Inc., for the announcement that Mitacs will be funded with $4.8 million over three years.
Education
Apr 15
CFLPA joins forces with Canadian Labour Congress
The CFL Players' Association is joining the Canadian labour movement.
Canada
Apr 18
Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards selected by the Washington Mystics at WNBA Draft
Kingston, Ont.'s Aaliyah Edwards is the latest Canadian headed to the WNBA. The UConn Huskies Forward was selected by the Washington Mystics 6th overall Monday night in Brooklyn.
Sports
Apr 15