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Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmo...
Jan 17, 2023

Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Kane had been sidelined since sustain...
Jan 17, 2023

Canadian QB Rourke looking to carve out NFL career with Jacksonville Jaguars
SURREY, B.C. - Former B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke says he's looking to create a job for himself as he heads to the NFL. The 24-year-old from Victoria inked a standard rookie contract with the...
Jan 17, 2023

Officials promise changes at Montreal hospital after ER nurse protest
MONTREAL - Officials at a major Montreal hospital are promising changes after almost 100 emergency room nurses demanded the resignation of their unit chief. The ER at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital...
Jan 17, 2023

Canadian defender/midfielder Kwame Awuah signs with D.C. United affiliate club
LEESBURG, Va. - Canadian Kwame Awuah has signed with Loudoun United FC, the USL Championship affiliate of D.C. United. The 27-year-old from Toronto, originally drafted 16th overall by New York City FC...
Jan 17, 2023

Wadena welcomes Hawks and Terriers in neutral site matchup
The Nipawin Hawks will hit the highway Tuesday for a neutral site game with the Yorkton Terriers.The contest will be the Terriers home game, so Yorkton will enjoy all home ice advantages such as last ...
Jan 17, 2023

Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry
EDMONTON - The federal government has delivered nearly $10 million to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry. The federal money, expected to support 1,600 jobs, is to be augmented by another $3 m...
Jan 17, 2023

Former CFL/NFL head coach Trestman believes Rourke in good place with Jaguars
Marc Trestman believes Nathan Rourke is in very good hands. Rourke, the CFL's top Canadian last season, signed a three-year deal Sunday with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old Victoria native s...
Jan 17, 2023

Canadian Championship to kick off in April with 14 teams chasing the Voyageurs Cup
The 2023 Canadian Championship will kick off April 18 with 14 clubs including the defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps and three first-time participants. Canada Soccer says the four-round tournament...
Jan 17, 2023

Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the Prime Minister's Office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week. Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Monday to tour a rare e...
Jan 17, 2023