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Gilgeous-Alexander wins Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of the year
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won this year’s Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of the year. The Oklahoma City guard won the NBA’s most valuable player award last year before leading the Thunder to a league championship. He was also named MVP of the NBA Finals. The 27-year-old from Hamilton has picked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After loan stint, Canada’s Mathieu Choiniere joins Los Angeles FC on permanent basis
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Canadian international midfielder Mathieu Choiniere, who joined Los Angeles FC in May on loan from Switzerland’s Grasshopper Club Zurich, is staying with the MLS team. LAFC has exercised its permanent transfer option on the 26-year-old from Saint-Alexandre, Que., signing him through the 2028 season with an additional option for 2029. “Since arriving late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators. FairSquare, a London-based human rights nonprofit, said Tuesday it filed requests for investigations into Infantino’s alleged breaches of FIFA’s statutory duty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ride-hailing companies like Uber should face more municipal scrutiny: Halifax report
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
HALIFAX — Uber drivers in Halifax could soon be subjected to more scrutiny under changes proposed for the region’s vehicle-for-hire regulations. A new staff report for Halifax regional council is recommending requirements for Uber drivers and other ride-hailing services should be brought in line with those covering all taxi and limousine drivers. Under the existing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: ‘Fake snow’ that doesn’t melt when burned has scientific explanation
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Several videos posted online last week showed people burning snow with a lighter and questioning why the snow turned black and didn’t seem to melt. Some social media users claimed the snow was fake and “geo-engineered.” A chemistry professor who researches ice and snow says the snow is real. The black marks are from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers WR DK Metcalf expected to play vs. Dolphins after going to the hospital for abdominal issue
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A brief hospital visit won’t keep Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf from playing next week against Miami. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Metcalf was hit in the abdomen at some point during Pittsburgh’s 27-22 victory in Baltimore on Sunday and remained behind when the issue persisted after Metcalf was treated with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives say they’ll amend pipeline motion to get Liberal support
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — The political gamesmanship continues in the House of Commons today ahead of a vote on a Conservative motion that aims to pin down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast. The Conservatives now say they will amend the motion to make sure the Liberals can support it. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Federal police in Argentina carried out multiple raids Tuesday on the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 17 soccer clubs. The raids were part of a judicial investigation into alleged ties to financial services company Sur Finanzas, which is under investigation for alleged money laundering and tax ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavalry FC captain/goalkeeper Marco Carducci to leave CPL club after seven seasons
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CALGARY — Captain Marco Carducci, twice named the Canadian Premier League’s best goalkeeper, is leaving Cavalry FC after seven seasons. The Calgary-based team confirmed Carducci’s departure with his contract at an end. “This is not an easy decision by any means, but I’ve reached a point in my life and career where I’m ready for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made an official announcement. Rivers took his last NFL snap with the Colts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naval member rescued off Vancouver Island after spending more than two hours in water
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
VICTORIA — A member of the Royal Canadian Navy spent more than two hours in the waters off Vancouver Island after falling overboard. Maritime Forces Pacific says the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria was alerted to the person falling overboard from a rigid-hull inflatable boat at about 2:45 Monday afternoon. The incident happened about ... Read More »
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