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Lions running back Mackie, Stamps lineman Rose, Elks O-line named to CFL honour roll September 10, 2024 - 10:43 AM

TORONTO - B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks’ offensive line were named to the CFL's honour roll on Tuesday.
Calgary Stampeders sign linebacker Dan Basambombo, add to practice roster September 09, 2024 - 9:43 AM

CALGARY - Canadian linebacker Dan Basambombo signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Monday and was added to the team’s practice roster.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 September 07, 2024 - 9:33 PM

Saturday Scoreboard
Surging Elks lick Stamps 37-16 to escape West basement September 07, 2024 - 8:23 PM

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are finding a way to return to respectability in what initiallylooked like a lost season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21 September 07, 2024 - 5:16 PM

Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros credited the raucous Banjo Bowl crowd for giving the Blue Bombers the edge they needed to tough out another close victory.
Webb returns two interceptions for touchdowns, Redblacks thump Argonauts 41-27 September 07, 2024 - 3:09 PM

OTTAWA - Damon Webb and the Ottawa Redblacks are walking with a little swagger.
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 September 06, 2024 - 10:29 PM

Friday's Scoreboard
William Stanback steps up in Montreal return as Lions beat Alouettes September 06, 2024 - 9:06 PM

MONTREAL - William Stanback had his Montreal return marked on his calendar — and it showed.
Bombers, Riders carrying 'extra fire' and 'payback' in mind into Banjo Bowl game September 06, 2024 - 3:21 PM

WINNIPEG - There is some extra fire for when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday.
League-leading Alouettes host Lions as Rourke begins to find his groove September 05, 2024 - 2:02 PM

MONTREAL - B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell believes Nathan Rourke is just getting rolling since returning from the NFL last month.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of September 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

What to do with those Oregon grape berries
Sometimes the most ordinary, unremarkable looking plants growing in our forests and neighbourhoods can have some surprising characteristics. Oregon grape is found growing in wet and dry areas throughout the Thompson-Okanagan with its signat

Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris' position
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Th

'I think it's wrong:' Vernon adds another fee to developers building much-needed housing
Amidst a housing crisis, and a push by the province to ease the red tape involved in building, the City of Vernon has introduced a fee seen by many in the industry as sending the wrong message. At Vernon's Sept. 3 council meeting, the C

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