Former B.C. Lions quarterback Michael O’Connor is transitioning from professional football to coaching, mentoring quarterbacks and leading Team Canada’s senior men’s flag football team as they prepare for Olympic qualifying for Los Angeles 2028. At 29, he is one of 12 players selected for the national flag team, alongside former teammates and athletes, and recently participated in a national team ID camp in Montreal. O’Connor acknowledges the evolving dynamics of the sport and the debate on whether to prioritize professional athletes or seasoned flag veterans for the Olympic roster, valuing the honor of representing Canada.
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Bell: Danielle Smith and Alberta give Mark Carney an offer he shouldn't refuse
Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta sent a significant five-page letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 16, outlining Alberta's urgent demands for economic revitalization, including a new oil pipeline to the west coast and major changes to federal regulations. Smith emphasizes the need for guaranteed access to tidewater, the removal of the cap on oil and gas emissions, and an overhaul of Bill C-69 to encourage investment and production in Alberta's energy sector. She...
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