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Sources: Jim Lawson to step down as chairman of the CFL's board of governors
CALGARY - Jim Lawson's time as CFL board chairman will end this weekend. Two CFL sources say Lawson will step down from his post following the Grey Cup game Sunday. The sources added La...
Nov 21, 2019
Canada's Shapovalov drops singles match, tying up quarterfinal against Aussies
MADRID - Canada will play a winner-take-all doubles match in a quarterfinal against Australia at the Davis Cup Finals after its first singles loss of the competition. Denis Shapovalov of Ric...
Nov 21, 2019
WHL hasn't made call on future of Don Cherry-themed charity program
The Western Hockey League is undecided on the future of a charitable program featuring Don Cherry. The WHL currently has a promotion scheduled in January called 'RE/MAX Presents: WHL Suits Up with Don...
Nov 21, 2019
Saskatchewan has one of the lowest job vacancy rates in the country
Even with a small increase in unfilled jobs, Saskatchewan still has one of the lowest vacancy rates in Canada.A new report for the third quarter of 2019 from the Canadian Federation of Independent Bus...
Nov 21, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Former Oil Kings goalie Dylan Myskiw finding new life with OHL's Knights
Goaltender Dylan Myskiw always believed he would catch on with another team after being released from the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings. He just didn't think he would have to change leagu...
Nov 21, 2019
Simoni Lawrence says he's talked to Zach Collaros after controversial hit
HAMILTON - For the first time since a controversial play in the CFL season opener, Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros will square off Su...
Nov 21, 2019
Toronto FC declines option on Ashtone Morgan but says fullback could be back
Toronto FC has opted not to pick up the contract option of Ashtone Morgan, the team's longest-serving player, but says the homegrown fullback could still be back. It's the same for French winger Nicol...
Nov 21, 2019
Former Humboldt Bronco takes first steps after surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April of 2018, was seen in a video taking a few assisted steps Wednesday.Straschnitzki travelled to Thail...
Nov 21, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)
Dickenson reflects on first year as Riders’ head coach
Craig Dickenson's first season as a head coach resulted in a nomination for the CFL's coach-of-the-year award.His first off-season as a head coach is going to be filled with learning."I'll talk to som...
Nov 21, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Liam Richards/Electric Umbrella)
Brewing battle over future of NATO creates minefield for Canada
OTTAWA - A brewing battle over the future of NATO could have major implications for Canada, which for decades has relied on the military alliance as a cornerstone of its security, protection and influ...
Nov 21, 2019