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Museum to honour Chinese Canada war veterans |
The Chinese Canadian Museum is planning a new exhibition next spring to honour First and Second World War Chinese Canadian war veterans. The exhibit will feature Force 136, a group of 145 Chinese Canadians selected by British Special Operations to carry out near-suicide missions during the Second World War. (Nov. 9, 2024)
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Toronto Sceptres open camp ahead of second PWHL season |
The Toronto Sceptres have opened training camp for the upcoming PWHL season, with a new logo, new colours, new jerseys and a new primary venue in Coca-Cola Coliseum. The team has a lot to look ahead to after a busy off-season and successful inaugural campaign. (Nov. 12, 2024)
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Major shakeup at Canada Soccer in wake of drone-spying scandal |
After a lengthy independent report on the Summer Olympic drone-spying scandal, Canada Soccer says women’s head coach Bev Priestman, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi will not be back with the organization. It found the “practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents” predated this summer’s Paris Olympics. Former coach John Herdman has yet to give evidence. (Nov. 12, 2024)
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Eby pays tribute to former B.C. premier John Horgan |
B.C. Premier David Eby says John Horgan was an inspirational leader who guided the province’s New Democrats out of the political wilderness after 16 years in Opposition. Eby says his predecessor as premier, who has died after a third bout with cancer, was known for his compassion for people from all walks of life but also his sharp tongue. (Nov. 12, 2024)
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