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Winnipeg man dead after police try to pick him up due to mental health concerns

Winnipeg man dead after police try to pick him up due to mental health concerns

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating the death of a Winnipeg man after police fatally shot the man while trying to hospitalize him for mental health concerns.
Canada's Fernandez upsets Zheng, advances to Doha quarterfinals

Canada's Fernandez upsets Zheng, advances to Doha quarterfinals

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open with a 7-5, 6-3 upset of fifth seed Qinwen Zheng of China on Wednesday.
'Welcome home': Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Métis citizenship

'Welcome home': Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Métis citizenship

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man who was switched at birth and raised without being aware of his Indigenous heritage for more than 60 years says he feels a sense of belonging after receiving his Métis citizenship.
Former teammates, coaches reflect on Jagr with Penguins set to retire No. 68 jersey

Former teammates, coaches reflect on Jagr with Penguins set to retire No. 68 jersey

Rick Tocchet remembers the kid with a flowing mullet. Put a puck in the corner for a one-on-one drill and Jaromir Jagr would usually emerge victorious.
Trail, B.C., man faces charges in the October 2022 crash that killed mom of four

Trail, B.C., man faces charges in the October 2022 crash that killed mom of four

TRAIL, B.C. — A 56-year-old man has been charged after a fatal crash near Trail, B.C., in October 2022 that killed a mother of four and injured her children.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Toronto defensive linemen Hendrix, Barlow

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Toronto defensive linemen Hendrix, Barlow

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive linemen Dewayne Hendrix and Brandon Barlow to two-year contracts. The moves came Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency. Hendrix and Barlow are both former Toronto Argonauts.
CFL's top defensive player felt the time was right to take another shot at NFL

CFL's top defensive player felt the time was right to take another shot at NFL

For Mathieu Betts, the time was right to make a second attempt at cracking an NFL roster. Betts signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, shortly after becoming a CFL free agent.
'Priceless' photo signed by Jean Béliveau stolen at Quebec peewee hockey tournament

'Priceless' photo signed by Jean Béliveau stolen at Quebec peewee hockey tournament

QUEBEC — The theft of a treasured peewee hockey souvenir is dampening the mood at a popular competition in Quebec City.
Royal Ontario Museum to redesign main floor, which will be free for visitors

Royal Ontario Museum to redesign main floor, which will be free for visitors

TORONTO — The Royal Ontario Museum will redesign its first floor, expand its galleries, and make ground level exhibits free to visitors, officials announced Wednesday as they revealed plans to transform the building into more of a community gathering
Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run

Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run

VICTORIA — Veteran British Columbia politician Mike de Jong has announced he will leave the legislature after a 30-year career in government and opposition. De Jong, who was first elected as a B.C.
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