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Russia at the Olympics? IOC lifts suspension on athletesFollowing Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognizing regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.WorldJul 8
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Former U.S. Olympian indicted over alleged vandalism of Reflecting PoolDavid Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court on Thursday.U.S. NewsJul 2
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Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to be extended after World Cup endsIn the council meeting, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he has not seen the city this alive since the 2010 Olympic Games and he wants to keep the energy going throughout the summer.PoliticsJul 3
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Timeline: Key moments in Babcock’s path to OilersMike Babcock's coaching career has included a Stanley Cup title, two Olympic gold medals, high-profile NHL jobs and scrutiny over his treatment of players.SportsJun 23
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Vancouver sees successful start of FIFA World Cup, finds stolen Canada jerseyTransLink recorded its busiest Saturday ridership for a BC Place event since the 2010 Olympics as thousands relied on transit to get to and from the game.SportsJun 15
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Construction begins on Olympic Plaza transformation project in downtown CalgaryThe project is one of several underway in Calgary aimed at revitalizing public spaces in the downtown core.CanadaMay 29
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Breakfast brewskies: Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol at 6 a.m.Businesses used to need special permission to serve alcohol before 9 a.m, for events like the Olympics or Calgary Stampede, but the AGLC said that process was too cumbersome.ConsumerJun 9
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Could Mike Babcock be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?Mike Babcock's track record includes the Detroit Red Wings 2008 Stanley Cup championship win and two Olympic gold medals — but also, a reputation as a bully from a bygone era.SportsJun 9
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Canadian Olympians Sarault, Kingsbury named Calgary Stampede parade marshalsCourtney Sarault and Mikael Kingsbury both donned the red and white at the Olympic Winter Games a few months ago — as well as six combined medals.CanadaJun 3
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Céline Dion’s Paris Olympic gown on display in MontrealIconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.CanadaMay 13
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Frank Hayden, Canadian researcher who helped spearhead Special Olympics, dies at 96Special Olympics Canada says Frank Hayden, whose research in the 1960s spearheaded the creation of the Special Olympics globally, has died.CanadaMay 18
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Family of former Olympic skater killed in crash speaks in court ahead of sentencingThe family of a former Canadian Olympic figure skater killed in a 2023 car crash gave emotional victim impact statements in an Ontario court.CanadaMay 13
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After weakest Winter Olympic medal count in years, Ottawa ups sport fundingFollowing this year's Olympics, which saw Canada's weakest Winter Games medal count since 2002, the Canadian Olympic Committee issued an urgent plea for more funds.CanadaApr 28
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Desiree Scott brings pro women’s soccer to Winnipeg with NSL expansion clubFormer Canadian women's national team player Desiree Scott co-founded a Winnipeg club as the seventh franchise of the Norther Super League and its first expansion franchise.SportsJul 14
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Eurovision turns 70. What to know as Canada mulls joiningThe annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries compete.EntertainmentMay 1
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Oilers invite 3 female hockey players to join NHL development camp rosterTwenty-seven rising hockey stars took to the ice inside Rogers Place. For the first time ever, a trio of female players were invited to the NHL Development Camp..SportsJun 30
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World champion curler, long-time broadcaster Don Duguid dies at 90Don Duguid, a member of the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the World Curling Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 90.Canada6 hours
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Flag football creates opportunities for Saskatchewan’s female athletesWomen's flag football is on the rise, and Saskatchewan is at the forefront of it. With the game growing, so are the opportunities for Saskatchewan athletes.SportsJul 7
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Vancouver working to avoid ‘the great sigh’ following FIFA World Cup excitementVancouver was one of 16 cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that hosted the tournament, which will conclude with Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey.Economy4 hours
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Wickenheiser, Leafs part ways after eight seasonsHayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey legend spent eight seasons working in the NHL team's front office.SportsJul 9