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Proline bettors cash in as Stampeders roll past Elks on Labour Day
The majority of Proline bettors were firmly on the Calgary Stampeders’ bandwagon on Labour Day.…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
Receiver Polk contributes immediately to Argonauts’ wild Labour Day win in Hamilton
The wild, often unpredictable nature of Canadian football is exactly how Makai Polk remembers it.…
‘It makes people want to read’: Stores see sales spike after Alberta book ban
EDMONTON — An Alberta government order banning some books from school libraries doesn’t appear to…
Bombers, Elks looking for Labour Day retribution on their home fields
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks have a shot at earning Labour Day redemption…
Carney says there’s hope for trade deals with U.S. but ‘don’t expect white smoke’
TORONTO — Canada is making progress on “small” tariff deals with the U.S. for key…
Margaret Atwood takes aim at Alberta’s school library books ban with satirical story
EDMONTON — Margaret Atwood is taking aim at Alberta’s controversial ban on school library books…
Alberta rewriting order banning school library books to protect classics: Smith
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is rewriting an order directing school…
Hajrullahu’s game-winning boot caps Argos’ wild 35-33 Labour Day win over Ticats
HAMILTON — Dejon Brissett added his own unique twist to the wild, often crazy Labour…
Prime Minister Mark Carney huddles with cabinet in Toronto ahead of fall sitting
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to Toronto on Tuesday for two days of…
In the news today: Strike deadline passes for public service staff
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Monday’s Scoreboard CFL Toronto 35 Hamilton 33 Calgary 28 Edmonton 7 — MLB Interleague Cincinnati…
Red-hot Stampeders show no mercy on defence in dominating Elks 28-7
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders continued their impressive comeback season Monday with a 28-7 victory…
All-star linebacker Adam Bighill to make Stampeders debut in Labour Day game
CALGARY — All-star linebacker Adam Bighill makes his Calgary Stampeders debut one year after a…
Japan scores 40 second-half points to defeat Canadian in Pacific Nations Cup rugby
SENDAI — Japan scored six tries in a 40-point second half to down Canada 57-15…
Canadian men face Japan, looking to secure qualification for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Canada looks to build on its first win under new coach Steve Meehan and possibly…
Hannah Miller’s international status still in limbo for Canadian women’s hockey team
CALGARY — Hannah Miller’s international hockey status continues in limbo as Hockey Canada awaits an…
Canada’s Marco Arop finishes third in 800 metres at Diamond League Final
ZURICH — Edmonton’s Marco Arop raced to a third-place finish in the men’s 800 metres…
Edmonton Elks chase fourth straight win when they face Calgary Stampeders on Monday
Kordell Jackson and the Edmonton Elks are playing winning football just in time for their…
Less pork, more veggies keeps Willie Jefferson a dominant defensive force in the CFL
WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson is sipping from the fountain of youth these days. The Winnipeg…
McDavid, Crosby lead Canada’s prep for 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament
CALGARY — Connor McDavid felt what it meant to be an Olympian as he looked…
Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders both head into Labour Day on win streaks
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks will have an opportunity Monday to do what no…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid taking his time with contract extension talks
CALGARY — Connor McDavid sounds like a man who wants to continue to be an…
Green Bay Packers waive former Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma
Canadian Taylor Elgersma won’t start the season on the Green Bay Packers’ active roster. The…