Indigenous

After record year, unreliable weather pushes maple syrup production to five-year low

OTTAWA — New figures from Statistics Canada show maple syrup production hit a five-year low in Canada this year, a trend the agency blames on severe storms and changing temperatures. The numbers show Canadian maple producers harvested 47.

Dec 12, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Many Islanders' hip, knee, cataract surgeries don't meet national wait time targets

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's auditor general says many Islanders aren't receiving knee and cataract surgeries within wait times that meet national targets.

Dec 12, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Oscar winner's latest film draws on real-life experience working in fishing industry

TORONTO — Brian Helgeland's latest film isn't an autobiography, but strip theBoston crime syndicate and drug runners from its gritty portrait of a fishing crew, and it's pretty close to being one.

Dec 12, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Wolves coach suspended 10 games by AHL for using homophobic language against official

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The American Hockey League has suspended Chicago Wolves head coach Bob Nardella for 10 games for using homophobic language against an official.

Dec 12, 2023 10:52 AM Read more >

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of World Cup

John Herdman says he should have stepped down as Canada coach ahead of last year's World Cup in Qatar.

Dec 12, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >

30-year-old charged with murder in infant's death: Ontario Provincial Police

GREY HIGHLANDS, ONTARIO — A 30-year-old from Ontario has been charged with murder in the death of an infant girl.

Dec 12, 2023 10:31 AM Read more >

Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026.

Dec 12, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera

MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances for D.C. last season.

Dec 12, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties

An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles.

Dec 12, 2023 9:07 AM Read more >

Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension

LYON, France — Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025.

Dec 12, 2023 8:51 AM Read more >