Whyte Sets Club Mark in Thrilling Road Victory

Sean Whyte booted a franchise-record eight field goals on Saturday afternoon, leading the B.C. Lions to a 24-17 victory against the Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field. The win marks B.C.’s third consecutive victory and seventh in eight games, solidifying their position for second place in the West Division.

Whyte surpassed the previous club record he co-held with Lui Passaglia. Edmonton’s Vincent Blanchard holds the CFL single-game record with nine field goals, set on Sept. 26. The loss ended Toronto’s four-game winning streak and marked their first defeat at home in five games.

Late Goal-Line Stand Preserves B.C. Victory

Toronto had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but B.C.’s defence halted Toronto quarterback Nick Arbuckle twice at the one-yard line, including a final stop with 11 seconds left on the clock. T.J. Lee also intercepted Arbuckle at the Lions’ 11-yard line with 2:38 remaining to choke off a separate drive.

Arbuckle finished the afternoon completing 27 of 33 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. B.C. starter Nathan Rourke completed 15 of 32 pass attempts for 254 yards in front of 13,974 fans.

How the Scoring Unfolded

Whyte opened the game with a 39-yard field goal, followed by connections from 26 and 32 yards out. Toronto responded with a five-yard touchdown catch by Makai Polk to take a 10-9 lead late in the second quarter. However, a 12-yard kick by Whyte with one second left on the clock sent B.C. into halftime with a 12-10 advantage.

In the second half, Whyte added field goals from 19, 40, and 29 yards out before Arbuckle connected with David Ungerer on a 36-yard touchdown pass to close the gap to 21-17. Whyte capped the scoring with his eighth field goal to secure the final seven-point margin.

Emergency Search Underway Off Nantucket

Air and ground search teams are scanning waters approximately 150 kilometres southeast of Boston after a medical transport aircraft vanished early Saturday morning. Contact with the Gulfstream G100 jet was lost around 1:30 a.m. as it made its approach toward Boston from Bermuda, prompting a response from the U.S. Coast Guard following notification by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flight Carrying Crew and Patients

The aircraft is operated by Hamilton-based Latitude Air Ambulance. According to Clarence Togeretz, operations manager for the company, six individuals were aboard the flight. The crew consists of two Canadian pilots and two Canadian medical staff members. They were transporting two Bermuda nationals, identified as a patient and a family member.

Response and Ongoing Inquiries

Togeretz confirmed that the company contacted American authorities after the plane failed to land on the tarmac as scheduled. He noted that this marks the first instance where the operator has lost contact with one of its aircraft, adding that the team is holding onto optimism while praying for a safe resolution. Latitude Air Ambulance has reached out to Transport Canada regarding the incident. Meanwhile, provincial air ambulance provider Ornge expressed support via social media, stating it hopes the aircraft and everyone on board are located safely and quickly.