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Bombers’ Brady Oliveira named CFL’s outstanding player, top Canadian
VANCOUVER — Brady Oliveira stole the show at the CFL awards banquet. The Winnipeg Blue…
Manitobans energized over CFL’s Grey-Cup bound Blue Bombers, high-flying Jets
Oh, to be a Manitoba sports fan these days, with the Blue Bombers back yet…
In the news today: Canada Post workers go on strike Friday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Regina welcomes Laval, Laurier visits Bishop’s in U Sports football semifinals
The underdog role suits Regina Rams head coach Mark McConkey just fine. His team has…
Whistler, Pemberton, Sea-to-Sky Highway in B.C.to see ‘significant snowfall’
VANCOUVER — Whistler, B.C., is expected to see its first “significant snowfall” of the season…
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…
An Indian family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border, a perilous trip becoming more common
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and…
‘Keep that legacy going’: Siblings revive one of Alberta’s oldest general stores
NAMAO, Alta. — It’s a brisk, bright autumn morning when Julie-Ann McNeilly comes barrelling down…
Heavy rain mixed with strong winds hitting B.C. south coast over the weekend
VANCOUVER — Residents in Metro Vancouver will likely be getting out their umbrellas this weekend…
Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration
VANCOUVER — The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup,…
Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again
VANCOUVER — The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on…
Blue Bombers’ Bryant, Argonauts’ Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience
VANCOUVER — About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate…
B.C. nursing student attacked with knife during first clinical placement: union
VANCOUVER — A student nurse was attacked with a knife during her first clinical experience…
Seventh-rounder Jake Evans making most of opportunity on Canadiens’ second-line
MONTREAL — Only three players were drafted behind Jake Evans in the 2014 NHL Entry…
Two men accused in fatal border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota
WINNIPEG — Two men are to stand trial on human smuggling charges this week, almost…
“A pretty cool idea’: Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki’s basketball dreams
CALGARY — Former Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki has an entourage these days —…
Gabbard’s sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump’s pick to lead intelligence services
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. intelligence services,…
Trump’s new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts
WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump builds his new energy-focused administration, experts say it could open…
Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, surprised football fans Sunday, appearing at the…
Arbuckle throws for two touchdowns to lead Argos past Bombers 41-24 in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — Back in May, Nick Arbuckle figured he was done with pro football and…
Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett named most valuable Canadian at Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — The Grey Cup hadn’t yet kicked off on Sunday when Toronto Argonauts head…
Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A criminal network stretching from India to Canada made money…
‘Devastating’: Blue Bombers left stunned by third consecutive Grey Cup loss
VANCOUVER — Nick Demski sat slumped in his locker, staring off into space. “It sucks,”…
Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll
OTTAWA — Two-thirds of Canadians are optimistic about where human rights are headed in this…