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Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic tweets
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to homophobic comments made on his Twitter account. Edmonton made the announcement in a statement ...
Jun 28, 2020
Blue Jays name 58 players to club player pool for 2020 season
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have named 58 players to their club player pool for the 2020 season. Toronto made the announcement on Sunday, three days before training camp is expected to begin. The ...
Jun 28, 2020
Sunday storm brings funnel cloud sighting in Grande Prairie
Sunday afternoon's storm in Grande Prairie brought with it a funnel cloud sighting to the City's east end.The storm began sometime around 3:15 p.m., and Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Chan...
Jun 28, 2020
New York Red Bulls' George Adamou wins eMLS Cup in New York esports derby
George Adamou of the New York Red Bulls needed extra time to edge New York City FC's Chris (Didychrislito) Holly 3-2 on aggregate and win the US$20,000 eMLS Cup on Sunday. Adamou earned $12,...
Jun 28, 2020
One new COVID-19 case reported in City of Grande Prairie
Alberta Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 in the City of Grande Prairie Sunday, while there were 39 new cases added across Alberta.There remains 520 active cases in Alberta, while 7,322 peo...
Jun 28, 2020
Gord Bamford to hold drive-in concerts for mental health starting Canada Day
Twenty-six time CCMA winner, Canadian country musician and Lacombe native Gord Bamford is gearing up for a series of drive-in concerts starting on our country's birthday.Bamford and his crew will begi...
Jun 28, 2020
Province to grant businesses, non-profits up to $5,000 for reopening
Beginning Monday at 10 a.m., small and medium-sized businesses, co-ops and non-profits in Alberta will be able to apply for funding to help them reopen their doors.The Government of Alberta issued a r...
Jun 28, 2020
Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling for an investigation into the Liberal government's decision to have an international charity administer a $900-million program designed to help stud...
Jun 28, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC looks to set NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC looks to start the week by making history. The Raptors (10-0) are after an NBA 2K League-record 11th straight victory when they host Heat Check Gaming (2-6) on Monday. To...
Jun 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020