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B.C. Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to three-year contract extension
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions re-signed American receiver Keon Hatcher to a three-year contract extension Monday. Hatcher was slated to become a free agent next month. He's now under contract with B.C. t...
Jan 15, 2024
Quebec man pleads guilty to setting 14 forest fires, forcing hundreds from homes
CHIBOUGAMAU, Que. - A Quebec man has admitted to setting a series of fires that burned hundreds of hectares of forest last year and forced hundreds of people from their homes. Brian Par, 38, pleaded g...
Jan 15, 2024
Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress
Toronto FC coach John Herdman says his players have shown up for training camp in top shape, bettering required standards, but acknowledged the roster is still a work in progress. "The players have re...
Jan 15, 2024
Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars
TORONTO - Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York defender Ella Shelton and Minnesota forward Taylor Heise have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. Pouli...
Jan 15, 2024
Source: Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna
TORONTO - The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. from the Toronto Argonauts on Monday for Americ...
Jan 15, 2024
Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves and Casey Mittelstadt had three points to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Luukkonen earned his secon...
Jan 15, 2024
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland up for FIFA best player. Bonmatí, Hermoso and Caicedo women's finalists
LONDON (AP) - FIFA's player of the year awards are up for grabs Monday with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland on the men's shortlist. The women's award finalists are 2023 World Cup winners...
Jan 15, 2024
Alberta looking for input on child care through survey
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is looking for input to help shape child care in the province.Starting January 15, 2024, parents are invited to share their thoughts on the services they expec...
Jan 15, 2024
Fire Cadet program being shown off at schools this week
Representatives from the County of Grande Prairie's Regional Fire Service will be visiting schools this week to promote their Fire Cadet program.The program, sponsored by ATCO, allows students that li...
Jan 15, 2024
Sun gives way to clouds as crews dig out snowed-in stadium for Bills' playoff game vs. Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The hum of plows clearing snow from concourses and the scrape of shovels digging out seats echoed throughout Highmark Stadium on Monday hours before the Buffalo Bills hosted ...
Jan 15, 2024