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Blue Jays right-hander Hoffman finds 'comfort in the chaos' of ninth-inning spots
Right-hander Jeff Hoffman finds "comfort in the chaos" when he's on the mound with the game on the line. It's a role the new Toronto Blue Jays reliever is the favourite to land this year. Hoffman, who...
Jan 15, 2025
Interim tag removed for Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins
OTTAWA - Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving as interim CEO since last year. Paulins, from Brantford, Ont., took over as acting CEO in May when Ahme...
Jan 15, 2025
New doctor working at Easthill Medical Clinic
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced Wednesday a new family doctor has began practising in Red Deer.Dr. Ibrahim Ogunbi, who got his medical education at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, is working...
Jan 15, 2025
Stars' Pete DeBoer reflects on win-filled coaching career: 'Fantastic journey'
Pete DeBoer was the NHL's youngest coach and unsure how long he would last. The Florida Panthers had just hired the 40-year-old from the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers in June 2008, passing...
Jan 15, 2025
Caretaker in B.C. woman's starvation death says little support seen from management
BURNABY, B.C. - The caregiver of a woman who starved to death says the homecare organization she worked for provided little support for things such as prescribed pain medication or nutritional support...
Jan 15, 2025
The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis
Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11. Ellis, 30, would like to remain with the Montreal Alouettes, but if tha...
Jan 15, 2025
Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school
BURNABY, B.C. - It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C., school announced Wednesday that football, discontinued in 2023 after the Texas-based Lone Star...
Jan 15, 2025
Innisfail Eagles look to solidify playoff seeding in final weeks of regular season
Coming down the home stretch of the season, the Innisfail Eagles are in prime playoff position but are hoping for better.With just two games left in the North Central Senior AA Hockey League (NCHL) re...
Jan 15, 2025
Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Phillips, 23, has scored a ...
Jan 15, 2025
Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory. The 58-year-old Fraser was a k...
Jan 15, 2025