Author Archives:
Calls grow to streamline licensing for doctors as health-care systems struggle
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As Canadian health-care systems buckle under the weight of doctor shortages, the past president of the Canadian Medical Association is calling for a national licensing pathway for d...
Sep 16, 2022
Many high-level athletes struggle with 'unravelling of identity' in retirement
Kaetlyn Osmond has been like a boat adrift at sea. Four years after retiring from competition, the world figure skating champion says she's just now starting to find her feet as a former athlete. "Def...
Sep 16, 2022
Wynn's goal is always to be disruptive and get to the opposing quarterback
HAMILTON - The defensive formations and schemes in pro football are detailed and complicated but the ultimate goal for Dylan Wynn has never wavered. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive tackle's main pri...
Sep 16, 2022
B.C.'s five remaining 'wildfires of note' see rain, cooler temperatures
VANCOUVER - Cool, showery weather is helping wildfire crews make progress on the five highly visible or potentially damaging wildfires currently burning in British Columbia. The Regional District of C...
Sep 16, 2022
Agnico Eagle signs deal to partner with Teck on mine in Mexico
VANCOUVER - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. has signed a deal with Teck Resources Ltd. to take a 50 per cent stake in a copper-zinc project in Mexico for US$580 million. Under the agreement, Agnico Eagle will...
Sep 16, 2022
Play On ball hockey tournament makes one of three BC stops in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Ball hockey will take over the downtown on the last official weekend of summer.Play On, an event dubbed as Canada's largest street hockey festival, will be at Maffeo Sutton Park, Front Stree...
Sep 16, 2022
Quebec election: Leaders return to campaign trail after first televised debate
MONTREAL - Quebec's major party leaders are back on the campaign trail today after last night's leaders' debate. All five leaders are scheduled to attend a summit in Montreal this morning organized by...
Sep 16, 2022
Queen remembered for 'normalizing' women on world stage, advancing feminism
Queen Elizabeth didn't make bold proclamations about the rights of women but rather it was in her small, everyday deeds that she advanced the feminist cause, experts say. Sarika Bose, a University of ...
Sep 16, 2022
Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner. Fowler, whose last victory...
Sep 15, 2022
MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field
NEW YORK (AP) - For the big leaguers who saw him play, Roberto Clemente was a breathtaking talent and unmistakable force on the field who made a powerful impact on young ballplayers. His selfless huma...
Sep 15, 2022