Canada sees bright future despite being eliminated by Mexico at WBC – Sportsnet.ca

Shi Davidi March 15, 2023, 6:40 PM PHOENIX – The Canadians gave themselves a chance to move on at this World Baseball Classic, in control of their own fate on the final day of pool play, with no need to wait for help and hope the tiebreaker math landed right. Really, given the star power … Read more

Canada beats Colombia at World Baseball Classic, Freddie Freeman leaves game with injury

PHOENIX — Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings in his national team debut and Canada shut out Colombia 5-0 Tuesday at the World Baseball Classic. Canada led 1-0 going into the eighth inning, but Lopez, a Toronto Blue Jays prospect, led off the inning with a triple and was … Read more

Brazil will require visas for citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan

The Brazilian government announced this Monday that it will once again require a visa to enter the country for citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan, in a measure that will come into force on October 23, the Foreign Ministry reported. The measure was taken “after consultations” with those four countries so that … Read more

In Canada, people rebelled against the new speed measurement

Many of the 75 radars were severely damaged. The rioters also attacked the booth, which issued almost 20,000 fines in just eight months. The Canadian population is beginning to shift from rational supporters of speed measurement to opponents of excessive and unsystematic spying on drivers. The most radical anti-radar views come from the Toronto area, … Read more

Edmonton police say actions of Moose Jaw Warriors players not criminal as WHL issues steep sanctions

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the acts of four Moose Jaw Warriors players were not considered criminal, however that didn’t stop the Western Hockey League from issuing penalties against several players and staff. Something happened while the team was on the road in Edmonton last month, which prompted the WHL security network reported the … Read more

Jonathan David milestone goal Lille LOSC Canada CanMNT Lyon OL

Jonathan David took over the Ligue 1 goal-scoring lead with a hat-trick performance in Lille’s 3-3 draw with Lyon on Friday. The goals took the 23-year-old Canada to 53 across all competitions for the club, taking him to second all-time in LOSC history, passing Belgium forward Eden Hazard at 50. All three goals came in the second … Read more

Canada faces political storm over spike in illegal crossings

SAINT-BERNARD-DE-LACOLLE, Quebec — Hélène Gravel’s home sits on Roxham Road, near Canada’s most notorious illegal border crossing, used by migrants leaving the United States to seek asylum further north. Gravel has watched this with growing frustration as a harsh winter has failed to stem the record influx and as New York even began buying bus … Read more

Canada women’s team ‘shocked’ by federation’s CBA reveal

ReutersMar 9, 20233 Minute Read Members of the Canadian women’s national soccer team said they felt shocked and disrespected after their governing body released details of its proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on Thursday, with details of private bargaining made public with no notice. The Olympic champions launched a protest over pay equity and budget … Read more

Hockey Canada announces 23-player roster for 2023 Women’s Worlds

CALGARY — Captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead an experienced squad when Canada seeks its third straight women’s world hockey title next month. Hockey Canada released its 23-player roster for the tournament, which runs April 5-16 in Brampton, Ont. Eighteen players selected to the roster were part of Canada’s championship team last year in Denmark. All … Read more