SPORTS

The Lions beat the Bombers 32-31 to move into the West Division final of the CFL against the Stampeders.  Edmonton beat Hamilton 24-21 to advance to the East Division final against Ottawa.

In the NFL’s Sunday night game…the Patriots were stopped by Seattle 31-24.

In the NHL…Canadiens lost 3-2 to the Blackhawks.  Rangers downed the Oilers 3-1.  Jets edged the Kings 3-2 in a shootout.  Canucks got by the Stars 5-4 in overtime.  Bruins blanked the Avalanche 2-0.

PEI Based Company Buys Another Moncton Hotel

A PEI based company has added another Moncton hotel to its portfollio. The Charlottetown Guardian is reporting that D.P. Murphy Hotels and Resorts has purchased the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Moncton. The same company also recently purchased the Quality Inn in Dieppe and now boasts four hotels in the Moncton area. D.P Murphy now holds 11 properties in eastern Canada along with a number of Tim Hortons and Wendy’s franchises.