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'I still have a lot more to give to this game:' retired Als lineman Kristian Matte
MONTREAL - Kristian Matte is done being a football player, but he's not finished with the game. The veteran offensive lineman retired Thursday after 14 CFL seasons, all with the Montreal Alouettes. On...
Dec 09, 2024
QB Tre Ford approaches upcoming CFL season armed with Elks' vote of confidence
EDMONTON - Tre Ford not only has a new contract, he finally has a vote of confidence from the Edmonton Elks. The quarterback from Niagara Falls, Ont., met with the media at Commonwealth Stadium on Mon...
Dec 09, 2024
Search for Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks now likely a recovery mission
MONTREAL - Authorities in New York state say the search for a 22-year-old Quebec hiker who went missing in the Adirondacks more than a week ago is now likely a recovery mission. The New York State For...
Dec 09, 2024
Rebels this week: Exhausted out east, but excited for the teddies
Provided by the Red Deer RebelsTwo wins out eastThe Red Deer Rebels finished their busy and exhausting four-game, five-night road trip out east with two wins, two losses.Dec 3 - The Rebels began their...
Dec 09, 2024
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be "a little more challenging" than last time
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little more challenging" than the last time he was in the White House. T...
Dec 09, 2024
Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides. The A...
Dec 09, 2024
Saskatchewan hockey player recovering after neck gashed by skate during game
ESTERHAZY, Sask. - A Saskatchewan hockey player is out of hospital after he was cut in the neck by a skate during a game. The Sask East Hockey League says captain Cole Cusitar of the Churchbridge Impe...
Dec 09, 2024
'Looking for the Weinstein of Quebec': impresario Gilbert Rozon's civil trial begins
MONTREAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's civil trial for sexual assault opened today at the Montreal courthouse with his lawyer portraying him as the scapegoat in a hunt to find Quebec's Har...
Dec 09, 2024
Critics raise eyebrows over plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine war effort
OTTAWA - Ottawa's new plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia has some experts scratching their heads. The Liberal government announced last week it will work wit...
Dec 09, 2024
North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike
HALIFAX - Community leaders in Northern Canada say the postal strike is starting to choke off the supply of some necessities and could mean children in more remote regions don't receive Christmas gift...
Dec 09, 2024