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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Already active on free agent front, Jays GM Atkins may look to add another starter
The Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to strike on the free-agent front this off-season. Productive interactions at this week's general manager meetings could set them up for some potential trades...
Nov 09, 2020
MLS playoff schedule set; Montreal Impact face New England Revolution Nov. 20
The Audi MLS Cup playoffs are set.Major League Soccer confirmed its playoff schedule on Monday, starting with two play-in matches to set up Round 1 that opens Nov. 21.The No. 9 seed Montreal Impact pl...
Nov 09, 2020
Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury ready for a season of twists and turns
Mikael Kingsbury is prepared for a moguls season that's subject to change. The reigning Olympic and world champion's goal in 2020-21 is continued international domination, if a season can go ahead ami...
Nov 09, 2020
"Resilient spirit" among Canada's women's basketball players amid pandemic
Living within the strict boundaries of the WNBA bubble in Florida took a toll on Natalie Achonwa's mental and emotional well-being. But in some ways, being forced to face the threats of COVID-19 after...
Nov 09, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact stars receive 'Team of the Week' honours
There's plenty of Canadian content on Major League Soccer's final Team of the Week for the regular season. Vancouver Whitecaps scoring ace Fredy Montero and goalkeeper Evan Bush both feature on ...
Nov 09, 2020
Source: Reilly files grievance against B.C. Lions reportedly over an unpaid guarantee
TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly has filed a grievance against the CFL team reportedly over the non-payment of guaranteed money. A CFL source confirmed Monday the grievance had been filed....
Nov 09, 2020
Royce Metchie had feeling early that his younger brother a future playing football
When Royce Metchie was in Grade 8, he had an inkling his youngest brother could be a special football player. "There were times at recess when we were playing flag or touch football and I remember thi...
Nov 09, 2020
Winnipeg Jets sign top draft pick Cole Perfetti to entry-level contract
Cole Perfetti says physically holding his first contract with the Winnipeg Jets was surreal. The Jets chose the 18-year-old centre from Whitby, Ont., 10th overall at the NHL draft last month and...
Nov 09, 2020
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he blew his chance in UFC co-main event loss
TORONTO - Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser says he has no problems with the judges' decision in his weekend loss to former UFC champion Andrei (The Pit Bull) Arlovski. But the 29-year-...
Nov 09, 2020
Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advances to second round at Sofia Open
SOFIA, Bulgaria - Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advanced to the second round of the Sofia Open with a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (5) win over Ukraine's Illya Marchenko on Monday. The 30-year-old Canadian saved eight ...
Nov 09, 2020
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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 ...