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Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

2 days ago | squamishchief.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.
Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen

2 days ago | squamishchief.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.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP’s nurse recruitment push ignores the crisis on the ground

2 days ago | squamishchief.com | Rob Shaw

The B.C. government is embarking on a glossy new marketing campaign to try and lure away American nurses to come work in our provincial hospitals. It will undoubtedly feature majestic mountains, the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean and images of all sorts of outdoorsy hipsters doing outdoorsy, hipster-y things while draped head-to-toe in Arc'teryx.
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

2 days ago | squamishchief.com | Paul Wiseman |Lindsay Whitehurst

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap import taxes — tariffs — on almost every country on earth. The president is now facing at least seven lawsuits that argue he’s gone too far and asserted power he does not have.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

2 days ago | squamishchief.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.
Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns

3 days ago | squamishchief.com | Mike Fitzpatrick

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham served a one-game suspension Monday night against the New York Mets for conduct directed at Los Angeles Angels fans last month. Pham was disciplined by Major League Baseball and fined an undisclosed amount on April 25 for “inappropriate actions toward” Angels fans during a game two days earlier. The penalty was upheld after his appeal went to a hearing, a Pirates spokesman said Monday.
Tale of two oceanfronts: Squamish developer’s project takes step forward in Port Alberni

3 days ago | squamishchief.com | Jennifer Thuncher

Developers of Oceanfront Squamish, Matthews West, are in the early stages of creating another oceanfront community in Port Alberni, on Vancouver Island. The project recently passed a significant milestone with the signing of the Somass Lands master development agreement. The agreement, signed April 8, is between the City of Port Alberni and Matthews West Developments Ltd. (Matthews West).
Reds place outfielder Fraley on injured list with left calf tenderness

5 days ago | squamishchief.com | Kristie Rieken

HOUSTON (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with left calf tenderness Saturday. The move, which is retroactive to Wednesday, comes after he tried to return Friday night in the opener of a series against the Houston Astros but was scratched about an hour before the game. Fraley is hitting .205 with three homers and nine RBIs in 28 games this season.
Skubal dominates with season-high 12 strikeouts as streaking Tigers edge Rangers, 2-1

6 days ago | squamishchief.com | Dana Gauruder

DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Skubal (4-2), whose strikeout total was one shy of his career high, limited Texas to one run on two hits in seven innings. Tommy Kahnle pitched the eighth and Will Vest got the last three outs for his fourth save.
Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together

1 week ago | squamishchief.com | Sara Cline |Stephen Smith

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For years, Ambrealle Brown was forced to put her dreams of becoming a nurse on hold due to a life-threatening kidney disease that left her temporarily incapacitated. Amid inner doubts about whether she would ever return to living a normal life, Brown's mother stepped in and offered to donate her kidney. Doctors performed Louisiana's first robotic kidney transplant, giving Brown a renewed chance at life and Nija Butler the opportunity to see her daughter thrive.