Murray Wood: Alberta referendum rolls the dice on provincial economy
With a referendum vote planned, Alberta has never been closer to separating from Canada. But, Murray Wood wonders, could...
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Canadian international Cyle Larin keeps scoring for Turkey's Besiktas
ISTANBUL - Canadian Cyle Larin showed off his rich vein of form Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute as Besiktas downed Caykur Rizespor 1-0 to advance to the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.Oguzhan Ozyakup...
Jan 13, 2021
Cranbrook, B.C., suing former hockey team, Western Hockey League over Manitoba move
VANCOUVER - The City of Cranbrook, B.C., is suing its former hockey team as well as the Western Hockey League over the team's departure in 2019. The Kootenay Ice left for Manitoba before the start of ...
Jan 13, 2021
Former Red Bulls coach Chris Armas named as Greg Vanney's successor at Toronto FC
Toronto FC confirmed former New York Red Bulls coach Chris Armas as Greg Vanney's successor on Wednesday. The 48-year-old Armas becomes Toronto's 10th head coach. "I could not be more excited to join ...
Jan 13, 2021
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games
The image of Nick Nurse tugging his mask down to his chin to yell directions at a player, or to argue a call, has drawn the ire of COVID-19 conscientious Toronto Raptors fans. A day after the NBA anno...
Jan 13, 2021
Curling Canada adds three wild-card teams to field for the Scotties and the Brier
Teams on the bubble for the so-called Calgary curling bubble could breathe a little easier Wednesday after Curling Canada expanded the field for its upcoming national championships. A maximum of 18 te...
Jan 13, 2021
Toronto Argonauts re-sign Canadian receiver Brescacin and sign American DB Mike Tyson
TORONTO - Mike Tyson is coming to the CFL. The Toronto Argonauts signed the American defensive back Wednesday, along with Canadian receiver Juwan Brescacin. Tyson is a former Seattle Seahawk who carri...
Jan 13, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays sign president and CEO Mark Shapiro to five-year contract extension
Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro helped guide a rebuilding effort through most of his tenure with the team. Now he'll get a chance to try to finish the job. Team owner Rogers Communications an...
Jan 13, 2021
Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces
Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog u...
Jan 13, 2021
Not only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover faces
Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog u...
Jan 13, 2021
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
TOKYO - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be "safe and...
Jan 13, 2021
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Sarah Mills: Investigation into security at Canada's major airports gives pause for thought
Sarah Mills says a W5 investigation into alleged violence, trafficking and organized crime at Canada's busiest airport s...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 25
8:30 - The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and ...