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[published_date] Kids trying out for female sports teams in Edmonton Public Schools this fall will need their parents to sign a form vouching that they were assigned female at birth. It comes as the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act sets new rules prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in amateur female sports divisions. The bill came into…

[published_date] When Melanie Cheng saw a dead mouse in the staff room of Graham Bruce Elementary school last year, the mother of three was disgusted — and curious about the extent of rodent activity in other Vancouver schools. Thanks to documents obtained by CBC News, Cheng — the chair of the Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council — now has the…

[published_date] As food prices continue to rise and Canadians raise concerns about practices at large retailers, some shoppers may be wondering if there's an alternative to Big Grocery. The cost of food has skyrocketed in the last few years, with Statistics Canada reporting that as of July 2025, Canadians were paying 27.1 per cent more…

[published_date] We set out to ask what it means to be Albertan — setting up first on a street corner in downtown Calgary. The answers came fast. "Pioneering." "Entrepreneurial."  "You look after your neighbours." After just a couple of hours, the simple version of what it means to be Albertan was pretty clear.  It's a…

[published_date] Iron your red carpet outfits and dig out your autograph books; the Toronto International Film Festival is back. The 50th iteration of "the people's festival" is due to kick off on Thursday, Sept. 4, with a 291-title slate of some of the biggest movies coming to a screen near you. But there's more than the Frankensteins, Smashing Machines…

[published_date] On Aug. 31, Melodie Schaffer will set sail around the world from Europe on a months-long race called Globe40. She'll be prepared, focused and representing Canada in one of the most gruelling races at sea. The 56-year-old biomedical engineer and mother of three began racing in 2018 but had been sailing her whole life. I spoke with her…

[published_date] The West Coast Trail is a tough hike even for the most experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Seventy-five kilometres of steep ladder climbs, deep mud, slippery boulders and rugged terrain isn't for everyone.  Now imagine making that multi-day trek with one trail shoe and one slightly-too-small Croc.  Six-time Olympic medallist Clara Hughes, 52, found out just how…

[published_date] Shot put star Sarah Mitton from Brooklyn, N.S., discusses being stripped of her Diamond League Final victory on Wednesday following a successful protest of her winning throw. Source link

[published_date] Jordyn Machmer is going to spend the next year away from her home in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.  It's a big transition for the 14-year-old.  "I think I can get through it because I'll be playing this sport I love," she said. "And I'll make new friends."  Machmer headed south in mid-July with the hope of finding…

[published_date] Growing up in a family of athletes, Mae Batherson couldn't help but be competitive. "She hates to lose," said her father, Norm Batherson.  Hockey is inherent in the Batherson family. Mae's brother, Drake, plays in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators. Her father played in the American Hockey League and Europe after helping the…

[published_date] Courtney Sarault earned two more wins to extend her gold-medal streak to nine and finish as the women's short track speedskating national champion on Sunday. The Moncton native's 30,000 points across her top six distances gave her a comfortable lead over the next closest competitor, Kim Boutin (21,760). Sarault won Sunday's 1,500-metre event with…

[published_date] MLB The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Toronto moves injured reliever Yimi Garcia to 60-day IL to free a roster spot The Associated Press · Posted: Aug 31, 2025 6:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 31 Veteran infielder…