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QB Fajardo believes Elks can contend for Grey Cup after years of futility
EDMONTON - After the Tre Ford quarterback experiment failed last year, the Edmonton Elks turned to the most accurate passer in CFL history in hopes of ending five years of futility. Veteran signal-cal...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

Malenstyn, Xhekaj fined for actions in Game 3 of Canadiens-Sabres series
NEW YORK - Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn and Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj are paying for their actions. The NHL's department of player safety said in separate statements Monday both players have ...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

Pitcher Eric Lauer DFAed, outfielder Addison Barger returns to Blue Jays' IL
TORONTO - Aspiring starting pitcher Eric Lauer won't have to worry about openers playing ahead of him anymore. Lauer was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday, a day after falling to 1-...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

Quebec to invest $252 million in preventive health programs over five years
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is spending more than $250 million on preventive health care over the next five years in a bid to reduce illness and stave off rising costs. The government says the mo...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

Maple Leafs, special adviser Shane Doan part ways after three seasons
TORONTO - Shane Doan and the Maple Leafs have parted ways. The former NHLer has left the organization after three seasons as special adviser to the general manager, a league source confirmed to The Ca...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

'Secrecy, deception': Ex-hockey coach sentenced to 6 years for sex assault of player
WINNIPEG - A former Winnipeg hockey coach who lured a teen player into an inappropriate sexual relationship by exploiting past trauma was sentenced Monday to six years in prison. Provincial court Judg...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift
VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for the arrival of world leaders, celebrities and the ultrarich in their private jets as they descend for the FIFA World Cup, which starts next month...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

'Final touches' underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto
Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight at B.C. Place for well over a year amid a flurry of construction. Now, with a month to go before the FIFA World Cup comes to Vancouver, the stadiu...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month. "We've actually custom curated the s...
The Canadian Press May 11, 2026

Killorn, Sennecke get big goals in Ducks' series-evening, 4-3 win over Golden Knights in Game 4
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Alex Killorn and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a power-play goal and an assist apiece, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 4 on Sunday night to even th...
The Canadian Press May 10, 2026

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