CFL
Alouettes add receiver Bruce, defensive back Parker and quarterback Porter
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed three veteran players on Monday, adding receiver Arland Bruce III, defensive back Byron Parker and quarterback Quinton Porter.
Facts and figures on new high-efficiency light bulbs containing mercury
OTTAWA – New federal standards for energy efficiency will mean the end of old-style incandescent light bulbs beginning Jan. 1, 2014, and their replacement by mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs. Some facts and figures:
B.C. Lions release receiver Arland Bruce and defensive back Byron Parker
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions have released former all-stars Arland Bruce III and Byron Parker, the club announced Friday.
Trestman appreciative of role Calvillo played in him landing NFL job
Marc Trestman has his dream job: The head coach of an iconic NFL franchise.
Lions quarterback decides to stay in CFL rather than pursue NFL options
VANCOUVER – Quarterback Travis Lulay has signed a new contract with the B.C. Lions.
Alouettes quarterback Calvillo will play in 2013 despite Trestman’s departure
The Montreal Alouettes will have a new head coach in 2013 but a familiar face remains under centre.
Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace fired Smith, hoping he can get most out of Cutler
CHICAGO – The Bears have hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman to replace the fired Lovie Smith, hoping he can get the most out of quarterback Jay Cutler and make Chicago a playoff team on a consistent basis.
City plans to air season 2 of ‘The Bachelor Canada’ in 2014
TORONTO – Canadian bachelorettes will get another televised shot at love.
Golden Hawks rolling the dice by hiring Faulds to head up football program
In 1965, Wilfrid Laurier University took a chance on David (Tuffy) Knight.
Bombers sign all-star defensive back Jonathan Hefney to new contract
WINNIPEG – The 2013 CFL free-agency pool won’t include Jonathan Hefney.
Johnson’s tweet about Trestman landing NFL job creates buzz in football circles
Marc Trestman remains the head coach of the Montreal Alouettes, at least for now.
Stampeders sign all-star kicker Rene Paredes to contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed all-star kicker Rene Paredes to a contract extension.
Alouettes sign CIS record-breaking place kicker Wiliam Dion for 3 years
MONTREAL – Placekicker William Dion of the University of Sherbrooke Vert et Or has signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes.
Montreal Alouettes trio garnering plenty of interest on both sides of border
They’ve finished first in the East Division four times since 2008 and appeared in three Grey Cup games, winning twice.
Arena League player and former Argos receiver Chandler Williams dies at age 27
CHICAGO – Arena Football League player and former Toronto Argonauts receiver Chandler Williams has died. He was 27.