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Northern Ontario man wins competition for province’s largest pumpkin

Jeff Warner has been growing giant pumpkins for years, and he can now say he has the largest pumpkin in Ontario this season. Warner, from Englehart in northern Ontario, won the giant pumpkin competition at Pumpkinfest in Port Elgin with…

The state of hockey in Arizona after the Coyotes leave – The Hockey Writers – Arizona Coyotes

Hockey in the desert. What was once a mystical thought that a sport could survive in an environment where temperatures reach over 120 degrees has become a reality in the summer of 1996 when the Winnipeg Jets moved to the…

Former Raptors lottery pick finds his feet in the NBA

Drafted 13th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, former Kansas winger Gradey Dick had an eventful first season in the NBA. In his first 14 games before seeing G League time, he averaged just 4.0 points on 27% shooting, which…

Homeless encampments in Canada: How cities are responding

On a strip of grass separating a busy thoroughfare in eastern Montreal from a block in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood stand about two dozen tents, a reflection of a real estate market that cannot provide enough affordable housing . Tents along…

The Daily: Walman is part of the NHL’s ugly record; Tagus vs. Detroit

The Steve Yzerman trade that sent Jake Walman to the San Jose Sharks this summer put him on an NHL record-setting club. And not in a good way. The former Red Wings defenseman is a member of a Sharks team…

Ohtani injury: dislocated shoulder during World Series

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s World Series Game 2 against the New York Yankees when he attempted to steal second base. Ohtani’s status for Monday’s Game 3 in New York…

First NHL goal is ‘meant to be’ for Vancouver Canucks homegrown winger Arshdeep Bains

VANCOUVER — Arshdeep Bains got a solid vote of confidence heading into his hometown Canucks on Saturday. VANCOUVER — Arshdeep Bains got a solid vote of confidence heading into his hometown Canucks on Saturday. The left winger spoke with Daniel…

Teenage Phenomenon John Crimber Dominates Opening Night of PBR Saskatoon Classic, Winning Round 1 and 5/5 Bucking Battle to Move to No. 31 in 2024 Championship Battle

By Kacie Albert SASKATOON, Saskatchewan. – In front of a loud crowd Friday night in Saskatoon, Sask., a teenage phenom John Crimber (Decatur, Texas) rode in seemingly unstoppable form, tying for the first round and winning the Battle of Bucking…

Weather for October 27: Sunny and windy day in southern Ontario

Preferred region How does this work? Following a frost warning On Saturday evening, the day should start with clouds before clearing to give way to sunshine. But don’t confuse it with summer weather: high winds will persist, so dressing in…

Business collapse prolongs school transfer uncertainty

Surrey County Council says planning application ‘remains live’ (Noviun Architects) Parents, students and teachers continue to face uncertainty as plans to move a school have been pushed back. Surrey County Council is considering moving Reigate Priory Junior School to a…