Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Riders leaning toward Buck Pierce for head-coaching job: Dunk
Reports say Buck Pierce is the clubhouse leader when it comes to who will be the next head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 3DownNation's Justin Dunk, The Green Zone's CFL analyst, said a deal h...
Nov 28, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders are continuing the search for their next head coach. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/X)
Riders' head-coaching search down to Mace, Pierce: Reports
It appears the search for the next head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has been narrowed down. 3DownNation's Justin Dunk, The Green Zone's CFL analyst, reported Monday that sources have indicat...
Nov 27, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders' search for a new head coach is reportedly down to two candidates. (980 CJME file photo)
Roughriders sign Pipkin to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have extended the contract of their short-yardage quarterback. The CFL team announced Thursday it had signed Antonio Pipkin to a contract extension. The 28-year-old produc...
Nov 23, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders have extended the contract of their third-string QB. (980 CJME file photo)
Riders announce signings of five Canadian players
One of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' first moves for the 2024 season involved signing up some Canadian depth. While the search for the next head coach is still on, Riders general manager Jeremy O'Day ...
Nov 21, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signings of five Canadian players on Tuesday. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon teacher served as head referee in Sunday's Grey Cup
The Green and White weren't on the field during the 110th Grey Cup game on Sunday, but one of the people wearing black and white was representing Saskatchewan. Tim Kroeker, a Grade 7 teacher in Saskat...
Nov 20, 2023
Dynasty denied: Fajardo, Als defeat Bombers in 110th Grey Cup
The Montreal Alouettes have denied the Winnipeg Blue Bombers their dynasty status, defeating the CFL powerhouse 28-24 in the 110th Grey Cup. While the Als and quarterback Cody Fajardo were deemed unde...
Nov 19, 2023 The Montreal Alouettes won the 2023 Grey Cup, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-24. (Jamie Nye/980 CJME)
Als, Bombers to clash in 110th Grey Cup
The Montreal Alouettes look to continue their underdog run while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers want their third Grey Cup in four seasons. The CFL championship takes place on Sunday at Tim Hortons Field. K...
Nov 19, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders were shut out as the CFL announced the finalists for its player awards. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Darnell Sankey seeks second football title of 2023
Darnell Sankey is looking to add one more championship to his 2023 year. The Montreal Alouettes linebacker will suit up to play in Sunday's Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kickoff for the ...
Nov 18, 2023 Montreal Alouettes linebacker Darnell Sankey will play for the 2023 Grey Cup just months after winning the XFL Championship. (CFL)
Darnell Sankey seeks second football title of 2023
Darnell Sankey is looking to add one more championship to his 2023 year. The Montreal Alouettes linebacker will suit up to play in Sunday’s Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kickoff fo...
Nov 18, 2023
'I want to turn this around:' Riders CEO Craig Reynolds looks to the future
While the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes are squaring off in the spotlight during Grey Cup Week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have also been a major topic of discussion in the CFL. The G...
Nov 17, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders president-CEO Craig Reynolds meets with the media to discuss the CFL team's 2023 season and changes that will be coming for 2024. Reynolds elected to give GM Jeremy O'Day a three-year contract extension despite another losing season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...