As expected, Canadian forward Sarah Fillier was the first player selected in the second Professional Women’s Hockey League draft in history on Monday night. For their part, Montreal turned to a defender with their first selection, but not necessarily the one some observers had anticipated.
Month: June 2024
Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas at dinner time during the busy Grand Prix weekend.
‘Bowness needs some love right now’: Bowness businesses feeling pinch in aftermath of water main break
Many businesses in Calgary’s Bowness neighbourhood are feeling the pinch after a water main break and subsequent boil water advisory.
‘A chaotic end of term’: Sask. gov’t, teachers unlikely to reach deal before summer, expert says
In what continues to be quite a lengthy battle between the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation (STF) and the provincial government, it appears as though an agreement will not be reached by the end of the school year.
More than 7,200 trees removed from Stanley Park in battle with hemlock looper moths
In a notice to park stakeholders obtained by Global News, the Vancouver Park Board said “essential tree work” in the park was complete.
Murder trial underway for man accused of killing teen bystander during B.C. gang shooting
Dressed in a navy blue suit, Kane Carter stood tall in the prisoner’s box and calmly entered not guilty pleas to the three charges against him in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver Monday.
Woman, dog attacked by cougar in Vancouver Island provincial park
A helicopter was sent to rescue hikers and their dogs after a cougar attack in a Vancouver Island provincial park over the weekend, according to officials.
Albertans attempt to build the world’s tallest Popsicle stick structure
Members of Hutterite colony in southern Alberta have potentially built the world’s tallest structure made of Popsicle sticks.
‘Explore your city on two wheels’: Bike to Work Day returns to Winnipeg
You may see more people pedalling on your morning commute Tuesday as Bike to Work Day kicks off bright and early.
Local roundup: Armstrong going to jiu-jitsu worlds; 11U Diamonds win tournament
Isabelle Armstrong of Chatham won gold at the Canadian Jiu-Jitsu Association national championships.
