There are those who believe artificial intelligence is here to automate the economy, displace jobs, and wreak social havoc. I understand those fears, but in the aviation industry, AI is having the exact opposite effect. Hear me out. Air travel volume is bouncing back and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Global air...
Preferred Region How does this work? The popular music contest Eurovision has led to a travel advisory update for one European country this month. The Eurovision Song Contest has been held annually since 1956. This year, from May 7 to 11, it is in Malmö, Sweden and prompted an additional...
Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. “The stories that come out through the fashion are deeply moving,” says Kim Coltman, organizer of the two-day...
"Fitness saved me," says Quinton, a professional Twitch streamer and player on CBC competition series, Canada's Ultimate Challenge, "my love for gaming kept me inside. I'd fuel myself with large amounts of junk food; cookies, pastries, chips, soda." Quinton was feeling defeated by his couch potato lifestyle. One day after...
Calgary dumps bag feeThe Canadian Press - May 7, 2024 / 2:59 pm | Story: 486226 Photo: The Canadian Press Nearly four months after the City of Calgary required businesses to charge for a paper bag and only hand out single-use items upon customer request the bylaw is dead. A...
Wipro Hydraulics, the hydraulic cylinders and components manufacturing business of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), on Thursday said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canada-based Mailhot Industries, backed by Canadian private equity Novacap. The cost of acquisition and other financial details were not disclosed.“With this acquisition of Mailhot, we will...
Should Aaron Brown need added motivation for the men's 200-metre sprint at Friday's Diamond League meet, he can look to his left or right along the start line at Qatar Sports Club.Positioned in Lane 5, the Toronto native will have Kenny Bednarek and Courtney Lindsey, with whom he trains in...
Canadian riders Michael Woods and Riley Pickrell are out of the Giro d'Italia.The two were involved in separate crashes Wednesday with Israel-Premier Tech teammate Nadav Raisberg going down in the same accident as Woods in Stage 5 of the Giro, which precedes the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta on...
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. Michelle Plouffe had nine...
Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team got off to a strong start at an Olympic qualifying tournament on Friday in Utsunomiya, Japan.The team of Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, of Lethbridge, Alta., Paige Crozon, of Humboldt, Sask., and Edmonton's Kacie Bosch scored a 19-12 win over Kenya to begin pool play.Crozon led the Canadian attack with 10 points, while...
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will add Canadian Football Hall of Famers Mike Walker and Bernie Custis to the team's Wall of Honour this season.The two will be honoured Oct. 4 at halftime of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats home game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Walker appeared in 108 games over eight seasons with...
May 6 – Peter Augruso has been elected unopposed as president of Canada Soccer at the confederation’s annual meeting. Augruso, the president and chair of Ontario Soccer which he will relinquish June 1 when the takes over at Canada Soccer, replaces Charmaine Crooks who had said she would not seek...
Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again.Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star from Serbia, was announced Wednesday night as the NBA's Most Valuable Player, topping Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the voting.It was the third time Jokic has won the award...
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan — Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament.Michelle Plouffe had nine points to lead Canada past the Netherlands 22-9 in its first contest of the day. Paige Crozon added eight points for the Canadians.But Australia...
A Canadian diplomat and an RCMP officer heaped praise and gratitude on a sanctioned Haitian businessman that Global Affairs accuses of gangland connections, after he allowed a helicopter airlift of Canadian citizens and police at his luxury golf course last month, emails provided by his lawyers suggest.Emails attributed to consul...
The Canadian Press - May 9, 2024 / 2:00 am | Story: 486503 Photo: The Canadian Press CALGARY — Although Canada’s lone PGA Tour Champions event will have a different name, the goal will still be the same for Mike Weir. Like he did during his three previous appearances at...
Bill Ford has been elected president of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for 2024. Ford has been an executive with Woodbine Entertainment since 2011 and is currently its Chief Racing Officer and General Counsel. He has been a Director of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for...
At Saturday’s running of the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a Canadian father and daughter horse-breeding duo is once again hoping to see one of their homegrown colts make it into the winner’s circle. Langley, BC native John Gunther, along with his daughter Tanya, own and operate Glennwood Farm...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and what better way to recognize it than to highlight seven pioneering initiatives spearheaded by Tennis Canada. Here are seven ways Tennis Canada is prioritizing mental health and embracing its mission to improve the wellbeing of tennis players across Canada. 1. Mental Health Strategy Earlier...
This May, Tennis Canada will host three development camps for its U15 Prospect Team members spanning Halifax, Toronto, and Montreal. Tailored to players aged 10–14, these camps are designed to help each athlete reach their highest potential on and off the court. Transitioning players into the next phase of their development is the core...
The World Cup will be played across three venues in the USA. (AFP Photo)USA is co-hosting T20 World Cup alongside West Indies and the US team will also be making its World Cup debut when it faces neighbours Canada in the tournament-opener on June 1.The T20 World Cup will spread...
Canada is gearing up for its maiden appearance at the T20 World Cup in 2024, a significant milestone that marks a watershed moment for the nation's burgeoning cricket scene. This historic debut signifies years of dedicated development, passionate players, and a growing fanbase within the country. READ| India T20 World...
Moncton and Saint John have submitted a joint intent to bid for the 2029 Canada Games, which will be hosted in New Brunswick for the third time.Shane Porter, the director of events and venues for the City of Moncton, said that with an event the size and scale of the...
Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating. Tourism Prince George (TPG) is moving ahead with plans to activate the Canada Games Plaza with an open-air container market, year-round skating rink and seating....
The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength-and-conditioning coach against both the player and club. According to the CFL, Kelly is also suspended for Toronto's two pre-season games for violating its gender-based...
The Entertainment Software Association of Canada and Circana (formerly NPD) have revealed the best-selling games in Canada in March. Helldivers 2 (PS5/PC) Dragon’s Dogma 2 (PS5/Xbox Series X and S/PC) MLB The Show 24 (PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) Call of Duty:...
The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are joining in on the fun as hockey fans gear up for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenged David Eby to a bet Friday night after the Vancouver Canucks clinched their first round series over the Nashville...
For years, cable TV has bled viewers and subscribers to streaming giants like Netflix, Apple and Amazon. Now, those same companies are vying to stream live sports, one of the last lines of defence when it comes to audiences paying big bucks for traditional cable packages.AppleTV+ has a 10 year, multibillion-dollar deal to stream MLS soccer...
