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1 day ago | burlingtontoday.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.

2 days ago | burlingtontoday.com | Neil Davidson

TORONTO — It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 26-year-old Norwegian's progress has been further hampered by a string of minor injuries. Brynhildsen has made just four starts, with three other league appearances off the bench. Toronto coach Robin Fraser says a fully healthy Brynhildsen will be worth the wait. "We have not seen the best of Ola yet.

2 days ago | burlingtontoday.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.

2 days ago | burlingtontoday.com | Donna Spencer

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out Wednesday. Skinner's 23 saves were an integral piece of Edmonton's most complete game of the post-season. "It felt great," Skinner said. "All I can really say is thanks to the guys playing in front of me.

3 days ago | burlingtontoday.com | Peter McCusker

1 / 1 A block party featuring children's activities, dancing music and indoor shows with all the Burlington Art Gallery Guilds was held at the 50th anniversary open house on Saturday afternoon. Casey Graham and Cynthia Osorio finish off a large Sunshine Doughnut at the BAG Block Party Saturday afternoon in Brock Park. Proceeds from the doughnut sales benefitted the art gallery.Peter McCusker Photo Advertisement