Herb Zurkowsky
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Four years into a fight vs. bladder cancer. I type words - hopefully impeccably - on the Montreal Alouettes, and other sports, for the Montreal Gazette
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Eight months to the day after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, and following three surgeries, happy to report all the tumours were superficial. Next step in the process will be treatment
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Happy to share this information ... In my battle against bladder cancer, had a clear cystoscope today. But as I tell people, this is a marathon, not a sprint. And, since I cover boxing, score this a 10-8 round. For me!
#fuckcancer
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For anyone who was wondering or cares, I return to the
#AlsMTL
beat tomorrow. My surgery for bladder cancer was four weeks ago today. I hope my faithful readers, if any, will return.
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I’m relieved to report my cystoscope this morning, for the third consecutive time, was clean. Only two years into this battle, so more hurdles to overcome. Nonetheless, I can’t say enough about Dr. Fred Saad and the staff at the CHUM 🙏
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My beloved Bailey was diagnosed with a tumour on his lung last February. He was given two months but fought his way until tonight, Sept. 25. I’ve had dogs. I’ve lost dogs. Never was one so attached to me, and I to him 😢 RIP Little Guy
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The finish line is in sight. Five treatments down, one remains.
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Two road games in five days … forced to fly across the country … gonna go out on a limb and suggest Winnipeg Blue Bombers are legit 😉
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4-0 ... as in four clear cystoscopes. And counting. Not going to suggest it’ll be an undefeated season, but am hoping to make the playoffs. Relieved.
#fuckcancer
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I've seen a lot of great games in 22 seasons covering
#AlsMTL
- and some that were not so good. This one tonight ranks near the top of the former. This team has character and pride. This victory might well go a long way towards defining their season
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I’m told
@Khari17Jones
’ new contract is done. Three years. Could be announced as early as Tuesday by
#AlsMTL
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#AlsMTL
safety Ty Cranston, whom I’ve never said two words to, came up me after Saturday’s game and wished me luck in my fight against bladder cancer. I won’t forget this gesture
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I’m covering a football game tonight - my first
#AlsMTL
contest in 643 days. How I missed this
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I’ve covered the
#CFL
and
#Alouettes
since ‘97. Let there be no mistake or anything misconstrued. There are great Canadians capable of playing EVERY position - even QB.
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The new love of my life - 34 years after my last baby
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If I understand this correctly, Saskatchewan missed the playoffs again but Jason Maas and Cody Fajardo - the two scapegoats in 2022 - are going to the Grey Cup
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On another far more important note ... my BCG treatments begin Thursday morning. One day a week for six weeks.
#fuckcancer
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I feel compelled to thank everyone for the love, affection and heartwarming feelings that have washed over me the last few days. It has been simply overwhelming and I thank everyone who took a few moments out of their busy schedules. You all made me feel special
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Horrible news to share. I’m told former
#AlsMTL
RB Dahrran Diedrick succumbed to cancer overnight. Here was his story …
Inside the CFL: Ex-Alouette Dahrran Diedrick winning battle of his life | Montreal Gazette
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To save everyone from asking after the fact, thought I’d let people know I won’t be covering
#AlsMTL
game at Winnipeg Friday night. I had surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous polyp from my bladder. Hope to return soon
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Still spectacular and beautiful, no matter how many times I come here
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And the GM finds it funny
Imagine flexing like this pre-game and then coughing up the puck 5 minutes later in a playoff game 😂
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I’ve said it once and I’ll reiterate until someone listens ... these are the uniforms Saskatchewan should wear every game
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For 3 of my 6 treatments at the CHUM, my nurse was Adeline. I’m sorry if my spelling’s incorrect but she knows who she is ... 15th floor ... and I couldn’t have gotten through this without her calm and caring demeanour. Merci toujours. Thanks to the student nurses as well ...
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Be grateful for what you have. Make your health priority
#1
. As I sit here waiting for treatment and look around the room, I realize there are plenty of people worse off than myself
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I’m terribly sorry to learn of the passing this morning of Winnipeg Free Press sports columnist Randy Turner. He was a truly gifted writer with a tremendous sense of humour. My deepest condolences to the family
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I know this pales in comparison to many others on Twitter, but I've hit 11,000 followers. Nice milestone for a football writer, I'd say.
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This catheter treatment doesn’t get easier, but done for another week. Four down. Two remain. Hump day
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For the two or three who have been wondering or care, I make my triumphant return to
#AlsMTL
beat tomorrow. Things will never be the same
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Here's my obit on Mike Soles - a class act and the first player I met, at camp in '97, who introduced himself to me and offered his assistance covering
#AlsMTL
. RIP ...
Courageous Pointe-Claire football great Michael Soles dies at age 54
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I’m hearing CFL has entered into exclusivity with one of the potential ownership groups intent on purchasing
#AlsMTL
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People think you have a problem when you drink alone. In honour of having the house to myself - other than the two mutts - I’m drinking alone! And loving it!!!
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He spoke the truth. Period. I commend him for his honesty.
Les propos de Marc-Antoine Dequoy n'ont pas dérangé ses coéquipiers anglophones, au contraire, ils se sont sentis solidaires envers tous les francophones:
«C'est l'une des choses les plus cool que j'ai entendues dans ma vie!» -
@Tysonphilpot
Au 🎙️ de
@LangloisMario
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66 … in all it’s glory. Getting a haircut tomorrow and glad it’s still growing in 😂
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Today is World Cancer Day. Please take a moment to think about all our cherished ones who have been touched by this disease. I lost my mother to it. I continue to fight bladder cancer
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Sounds like there’s a mutiny about to occur in the CFL. And I wouldn’t blame the players. Not one bit
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I hope the great Ron Lancaster is playing catch somewhere with the legendary George Reed
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Another
#AlsMTL
season begins in earnest. Been doing this since ‘97 and still have the passion and fire. Beats working for a living
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I’m stunned, saddened and virtually speechless to have learned of the sudden passing of CTV Montreal retired sportscaster
@SportsStache
. One of the nicest journalists I ever crossed paths with. Randy was a guy who always had a smile on his face and made me feel better ...
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#AlsMTL
announce more than 10,000 tickets sold already for Nov. 10 playoff game @ Molson Stadium
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I hope I can eventually say the same thing
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He was one of the few players who reached out when I received my cancer diagnosis - and I don’t even cover him. It’s something I’ve never forgotten
Michael Reilly’s retirement deprives the CFL of one of the greatest ambassadors the league has ever had, not to mention one helluva player. He will be missed big time.
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Two months old today! My gorgeous grandchild, Nora Catherine, with her dad, Ryan. So proud
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For everyone in the media who suggested this was the greatest Argos team in history … um …
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Hearing the contract of
#AlsMTL
president
@MCecchiniALS
won’t be renewed when it expires, Dec. 31 - despite attendance and corporate sponsorship increasing under his watch. Quite frankly, I don’t get it
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With any luck, I’ll be a football writer again in the near future. Hope I remember how
#AlsMTL
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What a day - and night - it has been. Thanks to everyone. I’ll not soon forget what transpired
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I’m told Charlie Taaffe, head coach of
#AlsMTL
in 1999-2000, passed away Tuesday night of cancer. He was 69. I’m filled with wonderful memories of one of the best people I knew in football. May he rest in peace
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I think Buffalo should play Green Bay next week for the bronze medal
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How about that! The great Chris Berman including
#AlsMTL
upset of Toronto in this week’s fastest three minutes
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Here's the latest on
#AlsMTL
ownership, according to my sources. The Lenkov brothers will be the majority owners ... 51 per cent. Claridge and Pierre Boivin will have the remaining 49 per cent. Deal expected to close within 7-10 days
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Bittersweet day.
#AlsMTL
begin training camp this afternoon and, for the first time in a long while, I won’t be there. Now I kind of know how an athlete feels after he retires
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As it should be throughout the league - for fans and media
Double or nothing: Bombers to welcome only fully-vaccinated fans for start of the season: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are hoping for a packed IG Field when they open the CFL season on August 5 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but fans who… via
@3DownNation
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People throw the word “cancer” around these days like it’s no big deal. Trust me, it is!
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If Hamilton and Ottawa were considered the class of the East Division,
#AlsMTL
produced 36 points against each of them in consecutive weeks. This is a team that rapidly is gaining confidence and starting to believe in itself
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I’m not sure how this is going to end, but it appears all the work
@dmaccoach
put in the last three seasons is going down the drain. Could he resign? Could the
#AlsMTL
franchise fold? Anything’s possible at this point. What say you
@RandyAmbrosie
? This is an absolute travesty
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TSN 690's loss is Alouettes' gain as Joey Alfieri lands CFL dream job | Montreal Gazette
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People think they’re bothering me when they ask, sometimes frequently, how I’m doing. It shows you care. For those who don’t ask, the silence is deafening. And I’ve been keeping score
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As I’m sitting here at the CHUM, waiting to see my oncologist for an appointment, I’m amazed by the plethora of those also waiting ... suffering from cancer ... waiting to be diagnosed ... wondering ... fearful and anxious
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CFL games have taken less than three hours to play this season - except when Al Bradbury’s crew is involved. Must be a coincidence
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I’m becoming a Zayda for the first time this November. This will be my first gift for the baby
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Love seeing the same Super Bowl commercials 54 times on the Canadian feed I’m forced to watch
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Alouettes announce they’ve sold more than 20,000 for home opener, June 20, vs. Ottawa. Team will raise Grey Cup banner that night
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CFL negotiating with Quebecor as potential buyer of Alouettes: sources | Montreal Gazette
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Best part of Raptors in the bubble is not seeing this guy
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That's all folks. Canadiens coverage will return to a healthy
@zababes1
beginning Saturday. I hope some of you out there enjoyed what I brought to the beat for the last six or seven weeks
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CFL announces former
#AlsMTL
legendary LB Chip Cox part of 2022 Hall of Fame class. Made it in first year of eligibility. That’s impressive
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One option? Quebec
Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman regarding the results of the arena vote in Tempe, Arizona.
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DC Rich Stubler has been going around practice this week on a motorized cart. Seems he broke five ribs riding his bicycle this week when a parked car didn't see him and opened the door. But he hasn't missed a day of work. And he's nearly 70!
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Saddened to learn of the loss of Red Fisher, who forgot more about covering a beat than I'll never know; but a man who taught me so many of the principles that I continue using today in my daily reporting. I was so honoured to have known and worked with the man. Rest in peace.
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According to my sources, there’s no deal or verbal agreement as of yet to sell
#AlsMTL
to Vince Guzzo. Don’t believe everything you read or hear on radio. Now ... back to my treatment.
#fuckcancer
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I’ve been hearing for weeks
@acalvillo13
could be returning to
#AlsMTL
in a coaching capacity. He’d be an excellent mentor for Vernon Adams Jr.
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Too many people are talking about the Raptors like they’re already in the NBA finals. May I remind everyone the Leafs were home for Game 6 and couldn’t put the Bruins away
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When you run the ball effectively, you take the pressure off a young QB. Most dominant performance I’ve seen from an
#AlsMTL
RB since Mike Pringle
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When I was a kid growing up in Toronto, my idol was Frank Mahovlich. Not a kid any longer, but he remains my hockey hero
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We were just advised
@JManziel2
won’t be made available to the media today. And this is why the
#CFL
is in trouble in this market.
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Here's a link to my latest story ... Inside the CFL: The long road to recovery
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I just received this DM from an
#AlsMTL
organizational source: “Trust me. Now we have the chance to win some games.”
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I only have so many seasons left and wonder if I’ll ever make it to another Grey Cup covering
#AlsMTL
? Many mixed emotions tonight
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More and more people - even those from the corporate world - keep telling me Quebecor, in other words Pierre Karl Peladeau, is the exclusive group negotiating with the CFL to purchase
#AlsMTL
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