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Veteran midfielder Scott puts off retirement to help NSL launch, signs with Ottawa January 14, 2025 - 3:45 PM

OTTAWA - Desiree Scott thought retirement from professional soccer sounded good, but her passion for the game and her desire to contribute to its growth in Canada put an end to those plans.
Former England captain Casey Stoney relishes chance to lead Canadian women January 14, 2025 - 2:26 PM

In her first media availability since being named coach of the Canadian women's soccer team, Casey Stoney offered a pithy summary of her approach to coaching.
Quebec school criticized for making kids choose between sports and advanced academics January 14, 2025 - 1:25 PM

MONTREAL - Quebec's education minister is asking a high school in the Charlevoix region to reconsider its decision to force students to choose between sports-oriented programs and advanced math and science.
New coach Jesper Sorensen looking to 'evolve' Vancouver Whitecaps January 14, 2025 - 1:13 PM

VANCOUVER - When Jesper Sorensen looks at the Vancouver Whitecaps, he sees a strong foundation — one he believes he can build on now that he's been named head coach.
Toronto FC acquires Canadian winger Theo Corbeanu on loan with option to buy January 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Toronto FC has acquired Canadian international winger Theo Corbeanu on loan from Spain's Granada CF.
Canadian fullback Jayde Riviere signs new contract at Manchester United January 14, 2025 - 9:31 AM

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Canadian fullback Jayde Riviere has signed a new contract with Manchester United that runs through June 2028, with an option of an additional year.
AFC Toronto expects new signing Sofia Manner to be a commanding presence in goal January 14, 2025 - 6:00 AM

TORONTO - AFC Toronto can look forward to a commanding presence in goal in the form of six-foot-one Sofia Manner.
Head coach news, club sale loom for Vancouver Whitecaps ahead of training camp January 13, 2025 - 1:42 PM

VANCOUVER - Question marks loom for the Vancouver Whitecaps as players filter back into the city ahead of training camp.
Captain Kyle Bekker signs multi-year contract to stay at CPL powerhouse Forge FC January 13, 2025 - 12:11 PM

Captain Kyle Bekker, a four-time nominee for the Canadian Premier League player of the year and the award winner in 2020, has signed a multi-year contract to stay at Forge FC.
Lorenzo Insigne and other Toronto FC players report for pre-season medicals January 11, 2025 - 11:11 AM

Toronto FC players reported for pre-season medicals Saturday ahead of training camp stints in Spain and Florida.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks in Vernon now have the option to visit Taco Bell. The city’s first Taco Bell, and one of the only ones in the B.C. Interior ha

Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at marijuana grow
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they suspect gang members of Laotian descent were involved in the 2020 shooting deaths of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small, rural Southern California town. Rive

2024 worst year for Central Okanagan real estate sales in 12 years
Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years. While sales in December picked up considerably year-over-year, overall the region saw the lowest number of sales since 2012. Real

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