Author Archives:
Stampeders GM 'optimistic' star QB Bo Levi Mitchell will stay in Calgary
Calgary Stampeders general manager John Hufnagel says he's optimistic he can re-sign quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. With CFL free agency starting Tuesday, Hufnagel says he's conducting business with th...
Feb 11, 2019
Carrot River Fire Rescue raising funds for equipment through new event
Carrot River Fire Rescue is hosting its first-ever firefighters ball this month.The event will feature a supper, program and dance and will raise funds for new equipment for the department.Fire Chief ...
Feb 11, 2019
Federal Conservative leader looking to break Liberal hold on New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - Federal Tory Leader Andrew Scheer is on a campaign-style swing through New Brunswick, as the party seeks to make gains in a province and region it was shut out of last time. The Liberals...
Feb 11, 2019
Minister of Sport calls findings of CBC report into abuse in sport 'tragic'
TORONTO - Calling the findings of a CBC investigation into abuse in amateur sport "tragic and completely unacceptable," Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan says she wants "strong commitments from all part...
Feb 11, 2019
Bassett, Boseman and more added to Oscars presenter lineup
LOS ANGELES - Who needs a host when Wakanda is coming to the Academy Awards? "Black Panther" stars Chadwick Boseman and Angela Bassett have been added to the starry list of presenters for the 91st Osc...
Feb 11, 2019
CFLPA tells its players to not make any appearances for CFL office
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association has fired back at the league for instructing teams not to pay off-season bonuses to players until after a new collective bargaining agreement is ratifi...
Feb 11, 2019
Binnington, Bergeron, Strome earn NHL stars of the week honours
NEW YORK - St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron and Chicago Blackhawks centre Dylan Strome have been named the N-H-L three stars of the week. ...
Feb 11, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran linebacker Lawrence to two-year deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence to a two-year contract Monday. Lawrence, 30, was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. Lawrence had 68 tackles,...
Feb 11, 2019
Edmonton Eskimos president Len Rhodes not seeking another term with CFL club
EDMONTON - Len Rhodes won't be seeing another term as the Edmonton Eskimos president and chief executive officer. Board chairman Brad Sparrow made the announcement Monday. Rhodes will leave the CFL cl...
Feb 11, 2019
As blackface, assault scandals rage, Virginia's governor, lieutenant stand firm
WASHINGTON - Two senior politicians at the centre of racial and sexual assault scandals roiling the Virginia state legislature say they're not going anywhere. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who a...
Feb 11, 2019