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Bombers offensive line faces another tough challenge with Argos defensive front
VANCOUVER - Chris Kolankowski will be a key figure Sunday for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As Winnipeg's centre, one of Kolankowski's responsibilities is getting a bead on the defensive front and making...
Nov 15, 2024
Stopping Brady Oliveira a priority if Argos hope to beat Bombers in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - There's a long list of things the Toronto Argonauts must do if they hope to upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday's Grey Cup game. Near the top is containing explosive Bomber running b...
Nov 15, 2024
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to expedite complaint from Jewish teachers' group
VANCOUVER - A group of teachers says British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has agreed to expedite a complaint of antisemitism against their union as more allegations surface. Vancouver labour lawye...
Nov 15, 2024
Alberta activates contingency mail delivery plan amid Canada Post strike
While Canada Post is temporarily closed during a nationwide strike, Albertans will still be able to send and receive mail.Starting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, mail can be accepted from Albertans at...
Nov 15, 2024
Alberta announces successful crackdown on invasive mussels
The provincial government says there have been a record number of inspections in 2024 with the goal of keeping Alberta -- much like it is rat-free -- void of zebra and quagga mussels.These species can...
Nov 15, 2024
Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He first noticed the Canadian defensive back at the CFL combine in 2022 and was impressed. "I could see by the way he ...
Nov 15, 2024
Leafs set to face milestone-reaching McDavid; Matthews still out injured
TORONTO - John Tavares met Connor McDavid before the phenom had ever played a shift in junior. Chris Tanev has trained alongside the superstar each off-season for more than a decade. Both will once ag...
Nov 15, 2024
From last pick to first-liner: Swedish star Ljungblom making waves with Victoire
MONTREAL - The Montreal Victoire anticipated Swedish star Lina Ljungblom's arrival from overseas for more than a year. They're confident it was well worth the wait. "We wanted a game breaker," head co...
Nov 15, 2024
Acadian journalist appointed lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the appointment of a former journalist and women's rights advocate as the next lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick. Louise Imbeault was a r...
Nov 15, 2024
Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens
Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it competes in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens later this month. The Canadian men were relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS...
Nov 15, 2024