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Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic

Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic

A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces Thursday, as communities dug out from a wintry cocktail that brought upwards of 20 centimetres of snow.
Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser called into Canada camp as an injury replacement

Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser called into Canada camp as an injury replacement

Canada has called in midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to replace the injured Bianca St-Georges for the upcoming Pinatar Cup soccer tournament in Spain.
Resilience, determination best describe Canadian Ankou over his NFL career

Resilience, determination best describe Canadian Ankou over his NFL career

Statistics don't begin to tell the epic tale that is Eli Ankou's NFL journey. The 30-year-old defensive tackle from Ottawa has appeared in 36 regular-season games (three starts) with six different teams since 2017.
High performance director Stephen Aboud leaves Rugby Canada, takes job in Italy

High performance director Stephen Aboud leaves Rugby Canada, takes job in Italy

High performance director Stephen Aboud is leaving Rugby Canada and rejoining the Italian Rugby Federation. The 62-year-old Irish native says he made the decision to leave in May in order to be closer to his family.
Want to own a ski hill? The Newfoundland and Labrador government has one for sale

Want to own a ski hill? The Newfoundland and Labrador government has one for sale

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is once again trying to off-load its ski resort. The province has published a request for proposals to purchase its Marble Mountain Ski Resort in western Newfoundland.
Italian skier Brignone wins the GS at worlds as defending champ Shiffrin skips race

Italian skier Brignone wins the GS at worlds as defending champ Shiffrin skips race

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Federica Brignone crowned probably the best season of her storied skiing career by finally snatching the win she's always wanted: The world championship in giant slalom.
Jets announce they've told Aaron Rodgers they're moving forward without him

Jets announce they've told Aaron Rodgers they're moving forward without him

The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season.
NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

MONTREAL — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman wants a cycle of best-on-best hockey every two years. The first step in making that happen is complete.
Canada, Sweden thrilled by pace of play at 4 Nations: 'It's not an all-star game'

Canada, Sweden thrilled by pace of play at 4 Nations: 'It's not an all-star game'

MONTREAL — NHL stars faced questions about what fans could expect entering the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front

Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front

While playing soccer in Europe, Charlie Trafford found himself disappointed during trips to the grocery store on visits home to Calgary for Christmas. "You'd eat the tomatoes or something and there's just no flavour in them, no taste," he said.