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Toronto Argonauts re-sign starting quarterback Bethel-Thompson
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts re-signed American starting quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Monday. Bethel-Thompson, 33, was slated to become a free agent next week. "There are hundreds of reaso...
Jan 31, 2022
Toronto FC acquires Mexican defender Carlos Salcedo, transfers Yeferson Soteldo
Toronto FC has confirmed the acquisition of Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo from Mexico's Tigres UANL as a designated player through 2024, with Venezuelan international winger Yeferson S...
Jan 31, 2022
Roughriders, Fajardo agree to restructured contract for 2022 CFL season
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and starting quarterback Cody Fajardo have agreed to a restructured contract for the 2022 season, the CF team announced Monday. Fajardo threw for 2,970 yards and ...
Jan 31, 2022
No cause yet for Vancouver house fire that killed three family members
VANCOUVER - The smell of smoke lingered Monday after a house fire in Vancouver killed three members of the same family, including a child, and injured two others. Fire officials have yet to confirm wh...
Jan 31, 2022
With CFL negotiating window open, veteran QB Masoli drawing interest
His time in Hamilton might be over, but veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli appears to have CFL options. A league source, not authorized to speak publicly, said Monday the Ottawa Redblacks have shown ...
Jan 31, 2022
City offering new downtown parking payment method
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is making it easier for businesses in the Downtown area to pay for their customer's parking.Businesses can access a new and convenient option to pay for their c...
Jan 31, 2022
Province announces new program to attract & retain rural physicians
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Alberta's rural communities could soon have hope in getting more family physicians.Health Minister Jason Copping has announced $6-million over the next three years for the Rural Edu...
Jan 31, 2022
House of Commons pays tribute to ex-NDP leader Alexa McDonough, who died in January
OTTAWA - Politicians of all political stripes paid tribute to the late Alexa McDonough today and honoured her memory with a moment of silence in the House of Commons. McDonough, a former leader of the...
Jan 31, 2022
Mandate to vaccinate New Orleans schoolchildren kicking in
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - As school systems across the U.S. struggle to keep classrooms open amid the pandemic, New Orleans is set to become the nation's first major district to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations...
Jan 31, 2022
Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career
CALGARY - Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, whose Canada career spanned a decade, has announced his retirement. The 37-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta., was one of the Canadian Premier League team's f...
Jan 31, 2022