8 h. ago Whitecaps 7, Philadelphia 0: Thomas Muller scores hat trick, clinches playoff spot

The 36-year-old Muller converted a pair of first-half penalty kicks, then added an assist and a goal from open play in the second half.

Other

11 h. ago 'Can't hide from where we are': Another loss for Calgary Wild FC hurts NSL playoff chances

Ugly home-turf loss to Montreal Roses drops club further back in race for post-season

Other

12 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

Events

13 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

Culture

40 h. ago Oilers notebook: Roby Jarventie is an intriguing training camp story, but can he stay healthy?

“He hits a one-timer better than anybody. He can make small-area plays. He won’t kill you with his speed but he’s got poise"

Science

40 h. ago Toronto FC looking to the future as Major League Soccer season winds down

Elimination from playoff contention is on the line again Saturday as Toronto FC visits the New England Revolution after the international break. But Toronto (5-13-10) is already looking to the future, using the remaining six games of the regular season to decide who will be coming back next year. New England (8-14-7), which could also […]

Sport

40 h. ago Widespread availability of graphic Charlie Kirk shooting video shows content moderation challenges

Immediately after Charlie Kirk was shot during a college event in Utah, graphic video of what happened was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed. Millions of people watched — sometimes whether they wanted to or not — as the videos autoplayed on social media platforms. Video was easy to […]

Events

42 h. ago Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras

Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.

Politics

44 h. ago Rested Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against MLS

It may just be that the best is yet to come.

Other

49 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after five players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the 2018 London, Ont., sexual assault trial. The league announced Thursday that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart — who are all free agents — can […]

Other

49 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after 5 players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the Ontario sexual assault trial.

Other

60 h. ago Alberta charity gives the gift of mobility to Saskatchewan kids

Go Baby Go is back in Saskatchewan, donating adaptive cars for children with restricted mobility. The cars include push-buttons, supported seating and communication devices.

Society

62 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return: NHL

The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement.

Sport

63 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1

NEW YORK — The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon […]

Sport

64 h. ago Randall Denley: Championing speeders is an awkward look for law

What’s the message? Vandalize a speed camera and the premier will take up your case?

Sport

64 h. ago Alberta announces $8 million investment to address youth unemployment

Rising youth unemployment rates in Alberta has pushed the province to address the ongoing concern. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Jobs, Economy and Trade Minister Joseph Schow, announced the province will be investing $8 million to create a new the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive to push employers to hire youths […]

Economics

65 h. ago NBA’s first openly gay player undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family said Thursday. Collins announced he was gay in 2013, becoming the first publicly gay athlete to play in any of the four main North American sports leagues. He retired […]

Economics

2 d. ago Shell LNG Plant Wins Place on Carney’s List of Favored Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to speed construction of a major expansion of LNG Canada, a large-scale liquefied natural gas export project on Canada’s west coast.

Transport

2 d. ago LNG Canada plant wins place on Carney’s list of favoured projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to speed construction of a major expansion of LNG Canada, a large-scale liquefied natural gas export project on Canada’s west coast

Transport

2 d. ago Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister pledged Thursday to push ahead with a “great modernization program” for his country’s military and Finland’s president warned of further unease over security in Europe, a day after Russian drones struck on Polish soil and alarmed NATO leaders about what the Kremlin’s future territorial ambitions might be. The […]

Politics