Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has approved a request by the government of Manitoba to extend temporary resident status for some nominees identified in the province's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the nominees all have work permits that are set to expire in 2024...
Summer plans are heating up, but so are potential risks. Canada has issued travel advisories for popular destinations due to political unrest, natural disasters, and other unexpected hazards. From tropical paradises facing storms to major cities with security alerts, these spots have more than sun and fun on the horizon....
Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. “The stories that come out through the fashion are deeply moving,” says Kim Coltman, organizer of the two-day...
"Fitness saved me," says Quinton, a professional Twitch streamer and player on CBC competition series, Canada's Ultimate Challenge, "my love for gaming kept me inside. I'd fuel myself with large amounts of junk food; cookies, pastries, chips, soda." Quinton was feeling defeated by his couch potato lifestyle. One day after...
Calgary dumps bag feeThe Canadian Press - May 7, 2024 / 2:59 pm | Story: 486226 Photo: The Canadian Press Nearly four months after the City of Calgary required businesses to charge for a paper bag and only hand out single-use items upon customer request the bylaw is dead. A...
NEW DELHI: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering's hydraulic cylinders and components manufacturing business has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canada-based Novacap portfolio firm Mailhot Industries, the company announced on Thursday. This acquisition will allow Wipro Hydraulics to expand its footprint in Canada, the US, and Mexico, as well as penetrate...
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named as one of the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov and Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon were also named finalists in a release Wednesday from the NHL Players' Association.The award is given annually to the most outstanding NHL...
The Canadian Press - May 8, 2024 / 5:46 am | Story: 486331 Photo: The Canadian Press ROME — Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted in the first round of the Italian Open on Wednesday, falling 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4) to Luciano Darderi of Italy. The 25-year-old from Richmond Hill,...
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. Michelle Plouffe had nine...
Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team got off to a strong start at an Olympic qualifying tournament on Friday in Utsunomiya, Japan.The team of Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, of Lethbridge, Alta., Paige Crozon, of Humboldt, Sask., and Edmonton's Kacie Bosch scored a 19-12 win over Kenya to begin pool play.Crozon led the Canadian attack with 10 points, while...
CANWNT Competes in SheBelieves Cup Alongside Canada, the 2024 SheBelieves Cup featured the United States, Brazil, and Japan. Canada defeated Brazil in Atlanta, GA on 6 April in the Semifinal. Canada’s victory came in thrilling fashion, scoring a late equalizer and winning on penalty kicks to advance to the championship...
Canada’s Snow Sport National Sport Organizations and the Canadian Olympic Committee announce their full support for Deidra Dionne’s candidacy for the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council. May 6, 2024 - As an emerging leader with a deep commitment to skiing and snowboarding and its athletes, Deidra Dionne has...
Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again.Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star from Serbia, was announced Wednesday night as the NBA's Most Valuable Player, topping Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the voting.It was the third time Jokic has won the award...
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament.Michelle Plouffe had nine points to lead Canada past the Netherlands 22-9 in its first contest of the day. Paige Crozon added eight points for the Canadians.But Australia...
Golf Canada’s Official Ready to Drink Partner, Cottage Springs, is proud to announce the creation of an exclusive product tailored for golf enthusiasts, only available at Golf Canada’s Professional Championship events. This collaboration unveils the launch of the Cottage Springs Transfusion, a refreshing beverage crafted specifically for the discerning tastes...
For nearly seven decades, all of Canada's male professional golfers had the goal of winning the RBC Canadian Open, the national men's championship.Now the figurative pin's position has been moved and they're hoping to win it in back-to-back years.Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., won a playoff at Toronto's Oakdale Golf...
Bill Ford has been elected president of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for 2024. Ford has been an executive with Woodbine Entertainment since 2011 and is currently its Chief Racing Officer and General Counsel. He has been a Director of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for...
At Saturday’s running of the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a Canadian father and daughter horse-breeding duo is once again hoping to see one of their homegrown colts make it into the winner’s circle. Langley, BC native John Gunther, along with his daughter Tanya, own and operate Glennwood Farm...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and what better way to recognize it than to highlight seven pioneering initiatives spearheaded by Tennis Canada. Here are seven ways Tennis Canada is prioritizing mental health and embracing its mission to improve the wellbeing of tennis players across Canada. 1. Mental Health Strategy Earlier...
This May, Tennis Canada will host three development camps for its U15 Prospect Team members spanning Halifax, Toronto, and Montreal. Tailored to players aged 10–14, these camps are designed to help each athlete reach their highest potential on and off the court. Transitioning players into the next phase of their development is the core...
Preferred Region How does this work? Local athletes will once again be representing Canada on the world stage when cricketers from Brampton head to the ICC T20 World Cup this year. The T20 World Cup trophy will be in town this weekend as the City of Brampton will be hosting...
Canada announce their squad for T20 World Cup 2024It will be Canada's first appearance at the T20 World Cup and the North American side is drawn in Group A alongside co-hosts USA, India, Pakistan and Ireland.All-rounder Saad Bin Zafar was appointed captain as Canada announced an experienced squad for the...
Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating. Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating....
The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club. According to the CFL, Kelly is also suspended for Toronto's two pre-season games for violating its gender-based...
The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are joining in on the fun as hockey fans gear up for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenged David Eby to a bet Friday night after the Vancouver Canucks clinched their first round series over the Nashville...
For years, cable TV has bled viewers and subscribers to streaming giants like Netflix, Apple and Amazon. Now, those same companies are vying to stream live sports, one of the last lines of defence when it comes to audiences paying big bucks for traditional cable packages.AppleTV+ has a 10 year, multibillion-dollar deal to stream MLS soccer...
The social network for working professionals to flex their accomplishments to current and former colleagues, LinkedIn, is launching games designed to bring connections and encourage learning, essentially allowing its users to take a break during the day. Daniel Roth, editor-in-chief and VP at LinkedIn, announced on Thursday that the platform...
Rowing Canada chief executive officer Terry Dillon will step down next month ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.Dillon has been CEO of the country’s governing body of the sport for the past seven years.His resignation is effective June 30, Rowing Canada said Wednesday in a statement...
