17 h. ago Arts groups press B.C. government to renew festival and event fund

Arts groups say they need clarity from the province sooner than later, in order to prepare for the busy summer season.

Culture

18 h. ago St. Mary’s Academy U18 prep hockey team crushed after program gets slashed

The team wasn't told until November, which was past crucial league deadlines making it impossible for the girls to try and save the team for next season.

Sport

20 h. ago Tyson Barrie clears waivers, assigned to AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

Barrie has appeared in 13 games with the Flames this season, recording three points and a minus-7 rating. He’s now headed to the minors.

Other

22 h. ago 2 more players sign with Winnipeg Blue Bombers for upcoming season

The Blue Bombers have signed Canadian Enock Makonzo and American Javaris Davis -- both defensive backs.

Events

22 h. ago Canadian pairs take silver and bronze medals at Four Continents figure skating event

Reigning world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps finished second and fellow Canadians Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud were third in pairs competition Friday at the Four Continents figure skating championship. Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps were fourth after Thursday’s short program but surged into second place with a season-best 141.26 points for a total of 210.92. […]

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22 h. ago Midfielder Markus Cimermancic signs homegrown player contract with Toronto FC

Toronto FC has signed midfielder Markus Cimermancic to a homegrown player contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028. The 20-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., becomes the 36th player in franchise history to sign for the first team from the Toronto FC Academy. Cimermancic turned heads in pre-season as one of three Toronto FC […]

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24 h. ago Here's when Daylight Saving will finally start bringing later sunsets in Ontario

Toronto is still quite resembling a ski town after a barrage of snowstorms that have made this season feel like the first proper Canadian winter we've had in a while.The City has since said cleanup efforts are set to take a few weeks, and while residents are climbing over snowbanks and navigating narrow sidewalks in the meantime, it can be hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner.And, even before springtime officially kicks off on March 20, Ontario will be treated to some later sunsets that will be a welcome change to the depths of winter that we are just emerging from.The days have been getting longer since the winter solstice on December 21, and we've since made it past the 10 the darkest weeks of what is, for many, the most dispiriting season.In just over two weeks, clocks will "spring forward" an hour, marking the start of another cycle of Daylight Saving Time, and bringing with it an extra hour of daylight in the evening...

Sport

26 h. ago Alan Ritchson talks ‘Reacher’ Season 3, his ice cream obsession and working out in the cold

'If there's a blizzard, get out and run. Frozen lake? Jump in'

Other

28 h. ago Erectile Dysfunction: The PelviTouch Revolution Comes From DEKA’s Italian Technology

VIENNA — DEKA Laser, a subsidiary of El.En. S.p.A., a company operating in the Laser and Energy-Based Devices market, listed on Borsa Italiana’s Euronext STAR Milan (“STAR”), and a global leader in medical technologies, has presented its latest innovative therapy, PelviTouch, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, at the European Society for Sexual Medicine […]

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39 h. ago Victor Wembanyama’s season is over. What’s next for the Spurs star?

Victor Wembanyama is one of the faces of the NBA, the star of the San Antonio Spurs and already one of the biggest names in basketball. And his season is over, after the Spurs announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The 7-foot-3 centre from France was […]

Other

39 h. ago ESPN and Major League Baseball will end their national television deal after 2025 season

ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro informed MLB commissioner Rob Manfred Thursday morning that the network was opting out of the final three years of its contract, two people told The Associated Press […]

Sport

41 h. ago Wild FC adds American midfield star, assistant coach with NSL season fast approaching

The Calgary Wild FC took to the training pitch Thursday with newly-signed American standout Meggie Dougherty Howard, while Sinead McSharry joined the coaching staff and the Northern Super League unveiled its schedule for the inaugural season. Dougherty Howard brings her leadership skills north of the border, where she will suit up for the Calgary Wild […]

Other

42 h. ago Ja Morant is the Memphis player burglarized by the group targeting pro athletes, report says

INDIANAPOLIS — Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is not talking about a published report that says he is the Memphis player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent athletes around the country. The Daily Memphian reported Thursday that a senior […]

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42 h. ago LILLEY: Strange days as Ontario election campaign winds down

We are hitting the silly season for Ontario's election as the NDP and Liberals battle for second place

Politics

44 h. ago Italian star Lorenzo Insigne back in Toronto while TFC wraps up Florida training camp

Lorenzo Insigne’s future with Toronto FC remains murky with news that the high-priced Italian designated player is not with the team, two days before the MLS season opener at D.C. United. “He is in Toronto at the moment,” coach Robin Fraser said Thursday from Palm Beach, Fla., where TFC is wrapping up its pre-season training […]

Transport

45 h. ago Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. adds fuel to MLB insider report that he’ll join Yankees

'In the end, they'll have Vladdy and Aaron Judge in the middle of the lineup.'

Other

46 h. ago Its first show on ice, Cirque du Soleil Crystal mixes heart, comedy and the flash of the blades

Cirque du Soleil Crystal is the world-renowned Montreal company’s 42nd creation — but, fitting the season, it’s their first on ice. And it’s surely this is the only theatrical production on Earth to use 300 real snowballs in a staged fight. With typical design flair, hypnotic music and plenty of agile skating, 44 performers are among […]

Economics

47 h. ago Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday. It is a massive blow to the Spurs, who are contending for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The condition was diagnosed this week […]

Other

47 h. ago NBA team trolls Drake after rapper spikes DeMar DeRozan Raptors jersey during concert

Raptors “Global Ambassador” showed his distaste for former star in a clip that went viral on social media

Other

47 h. ago What are the biggest storylines for the Flames heading into the second half?

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the biggest storylines surrounding the Flames heading into the final 27 games of the season, Danny’s piece on the evolution of Dustin Wolf and Wes’ thoughts on which Flames have a shot at […]

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