Calgary byelections

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is confident the Liberals can flip a couple of traditional Tory ridings in Calgary in upcoming byelections.

They were left vacant by the resignations of Stephen Harper and former cabinet minister Jason Kenney.  Trudeau was campaigning in Calgary yesterday ahead of next month’s votes.  He claims that his government is getting oil pipelines built to ports after a decade of the Tories failing to do that.

Miramichi and other sports

In the MHL, the Timberwolves got past Amherst 5 to 4.

The JMH boys hockey team leads their best of 5 playoff series one game to none against the Acadiens, they travel to Caraquet for game two on Friday night at 8.

The Miramichi Rivermen are having a minor hockey night this Friday at 8 at the LBA as they face off against the Moncton Flyers in the playoffs.

If you wear a minor hockey jersey, admission is free.

In the NHL, Chicago got past Pittsburgh 4 to 1.

It was the Lightning over the Hurricanes 4 to 3.

NBA action saw Washington beat the Raptors 105 to 96.