Perennial curling powerhouse Manitoba will be well represented at next month’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts with three teams from the province essentially guaranteed to play at the national playdowns. The winner of the upcoming provincial championship will wear the buffalo…
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Buck Pierce named Winnipeg Blue Bomber’s new offensive coordinator
January 21 2020 4:32pm Buck Pierce talks to media after being named the Winnipeg Blue Bomber’s new offensive coordinator. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({…
Young Stars Classic, featuring NHL rookies and hopefuls, returning to South Okanagan
After a one-year hiatus, the Young Stars Classic is returning to the Okanagan. On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks announced it will again be hosting the tournament in Penticton. The four-team event will run Sept. 11-15, and will also feature prospects…
‘Welcome to Canada’: Donations pour in for Syrian boy to play hockey in St. John’s, N.L.
A 10-year-old Syrian boy is getting a true taste of what it means to be Canadian, after many generous donors responded to a viral tweet by sending him hockey equipment so he can play Canada’s national sport. Yaman Bai, 10,…
Calgarian scores Canada’s 1st gold medal at Youth Olympic Games
Posted January 21, 2020 12:52 pm Updated January 21, 2020 12:53 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Calgary’s Andrew Longino has captured Canada’s first gold medal at the 2020 Youth Olympic…
Hextall on Hockey: Winnipeg Jets facing a harsh reality
By Leah Hextall CJOB Posted January 21, 2020 11:10 am Updated January 21, 2020 11:13 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Twelve goals against in two games is not what the…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers make it official – Buck Pierce is new offensive coordinator
Posted January 21, 2020 10:45 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have finally got around to confirming what had been widely anticipated since Paul LaPolice was hired…
Windsor Spitfires not willing to sacrifice future for short term rental
It was another relatively busy OHL trade deadline as potential contenders look to separate themselves from the pack. Many eyes around the league were on the Windsor Spitfires, who despite icing a younger line up this season, sat atop the…
Fitness: football exercises you can do at home
January 21 2020 8:08am Looking for a fun change of pace for your winter workouts? Fitness expert Adrian Davis joins Global’s Kim Sullivan to demonstrate three band exercises he uses with football athletes at this time of year. ‘ });…
Saskatchewan Rush facing early season offensive struggles
January 21 2020 12:22am Through five games in the 2020 season the Saskatchewan Rush are averaging just 9.2 goals per game. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…