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.

Moose cull protest

About half a dozen protestors blocked a road the Cabot Trail leading into Cape Breton Highlands National Park Saturday.

They were protesting the bull of moose by Mi’Kmaq hunters.  Organizer Dennis Day told CBC they feel the park should be a sanctuary not a slaughterhouse.

Parks Canada has said research shows the moose population in the park is about 1,800 and hastening vegetation loss in the forests.