Indigenous News

EDMONTON — Loucheiz Purifoy will return for a second season with the Edmonton Elks. The veteran defensive back signed a one-year contract extension Monday with Edmonton.

TORONTO — Maintaining perspective has helped Toronto in working through a tough start to the Professional Women's Hockey League season.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,061.88, up 71.66 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Up 99 cents, or 1.23 per cent, to $81.48 on 5.8 million shares.

Richmond RCMP say officers put a spit hood on the head of an "aggressive" airline passenger who tried to bite officers after allegedly assaulting a travel companion. Mounties say they were called to Vancouver's airport around 12:15 p.m.

TORONTO — Gains in telecommunication and energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index creep higher to start the week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 71.66 points at 21,061.88, while U.S.

TORONTO — Mastermind Toys has terminated about 272 employees as the retailer is turned over to new ownership.

EDMONTON — Alberta's electricity operator says it ended a grid alert after more wind and solar power on Monday helped ease strain on the system.

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr.

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions re-signed American receiver Keon Hatcher to a three-year contract extension Monday. Hatcher was slated to become a free agent next month. He's now under contract with B.C. through the 2026 season.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to a two-year contract extension Monday. The six-foot-nine, 330-pound Texan made seven regular-season starts after rejoining the club during the 2023 season.