65 h. ago Felice Capasso of Norway Crowned World’s Best Bartender 2025 at the prestigious World Class Global Finals

In its 16th year, Diageo World Class saw bartenders from 51 countries take to the stage for the world’s most coveted bartending title TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Felice Capasso from Norway has been awarded the career defining title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at one of the world’s […]

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5 d. ago India wins cricket’s Asia Cup but returns home without the shiny championship hardware

Political controversy mars tournament at seemingly every turn.

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5 d. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel closes out tour with tense Calgary town hall

The Equi-Plex events centre at Spruce Meadows in south Calgary was packed Monday evening as Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel held the last town hall on its province-wide tour.

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5 d. ago Danielle Smith basks amid friendly Calgary audience, some passionate dissent at final Alberta Next in

At about 1,100, the crowd at Spruce Meadows was also the largest of the 10 town hall gatherings

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5 d. ago Danielle Smith encounters friendly Calgary audience, some passionate dissent at final Alberta Next in

At about 1,100, the crowd at Spruce Meadows was also the largest of the 10 town hall gatherings

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1 week ago Florida captain Aleksander Barkov needs help getting off ice after apparent leg injury

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg during the first full training camp practice of the season for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions on Thursday. There was no immediate word on the extent of the injury. Panthers coach Paul Maurice […]

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1 week ago Canadian taxpayer watchdog group slams Crown corporations' $190M bonuses

A watchdog group in Canada is questioning the decision of some Crown corporations to hand out $190 million in bonuses.The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has spoken out on bonuses awarded by Crown corporations, citing worries about tax spending. The citizens' advocacy group is a federally incorporated, not-for-profit citizens' group "dedicated to lower taxes, less waste, and accountable government." Records obtained by CTF reveal corporations handed out over $190 million in bonuses during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, drawing sharp criticism from the group."Bonuses are for when you do a good job; they shouldn't be handed out like participation trophies," said Franco Terrazzano, CTF federal director. "Taxpayers can't afford to bankroll big bonus cheques each and every year for highly paid government executives. Here's a crazy idea: maybe the government should stop handing out bonuses when it's borrowing tens of bil...

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1 week ago SPORT NOTES: Aleksei Medvedev returns; DJ Kennington just misses top spot

A collection of news and notes from across the Southwestern Ontario sports scene NET GAINS: The London Knights are getting some reinforcements. Goaltender Aleksei Medvedev and forward Noah Read have been returned by the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, respectively. Both are eligible to suit up for the defending Memorial Cup champs Friday against Brampton. […]

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2 w. ago Ryan Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win

LOUDON, N.H. — Ryan Blaney opened the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with an emphatic victory for Team Penske, which flaunted its speed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. Blaney, the 2023 Cup champion, led 116 laps, including the final 39, to beat Josh Berry by 0.937 seconds for his third […]

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2 w. ago Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, a Philadelphia Flyers goalie, dies at 80

PHILADELPHIA — Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the great goalies of all time who anchored the net for the Philadelphia Flyers’ only two Stanley Cup championships during their Broad Street Bullies heyday, has died. He was 80. The Flyers made the announcement Sunday but provided no immediate details. Parent died overnight […]

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2 w. ago Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80

PHILADELPHIA — Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the great goalies of all time who anchored the net for the Philadelphia Flyers’ only two Stanley Cup championships in the 1970s during their Broad Street Bullies heyday, has died. He was 80.  The Flyers made the announcement Sunday but provided no details. Parent […]

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2 w. ago Paolini seals victory as Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with dominant win over the U.S.

SHENZHEN, China — Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday. Italy won both singles ties in straight sets, meaning there was no need for a decisive doubles match. The No. 8-ranked Paolini […]

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2 w. ago NHL training camps open with McDavid unsigned, Panthers’ Tkachuk sidelined

Connor McDavid doesn’t have a contract beyond this season, the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers start their Stanley Cup threepeat bid without Matthew Tkachuk and nearly a third of NHL teams have a new head coach. Training camps open around the league this week with questions from Edmonton to South Florida, many of which will not […]

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2 w. ago Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps

An all-Vancouver Canadian Championship final would be a landmark soccer moment for local fans

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3 w. ago Saskatchewan hockey community mourns Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden

Groups like the Western Canada Montreal Canadiens Fan Club are remembering the legacy of six-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Dryden, who died at the age of 78.

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3 w. ago Penguins captain Sidney Crosby opens up about rumours about his future in Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby doesn’t blame anyone for the chatter. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain knows his team is one in transition. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist knows fans — and media — enjoy speculating about potential landing spots should he ever decide time is up in the city where he’s spent […]

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4 w. ago Duchess of Edinburgh visits veterans during Spruce Meadows 50th anniversary

The bulk of her time was spent visiting and highlighting various charities

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4 w. ago Sophie in photos: Duchess of Edinburgh delights Calgary crowds

'She is exactly as people say — warm, intelligent, thoughtful, engaging, kind, and so diligent and hardworking,' said Spruce Meadows president and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott

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4 w. ago Team Britain crowned 2025 BMO Nations’ Cup champs at Spruce Meadows Masters

Matthew Sampson, Ben Maher, Joseph Stockdale and Donald Whitaker of Team Britian were crowned BMO Nations’ Cup champs at Spruce Meadows

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4 w. ago Duchess of Edinburgh visits Spruce Meadows and the Youth Centres of Calgary

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, played basketball and Uno with Calgary children and met with artists during a visit Friday

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