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COVID-19 hits more schools amid growing fears of pandemic's second wave
TORONTO - More than 400 schools in Quebec and another 153 in Ontario are reporting at least one case of coronavirus disease. The figures from the group COVID Ecoles Quebec and the Ontario government c...
Sep 23, 2020

Church seeks to take Mount Cashel abuse ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The archdiocese of St. John's will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a decision that declared the city's Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation liable for sexual abuse ...
Sep 23, 2020

Raptors Uprising GC retains three star players for 2021 NBA 2K League season
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC has retained its star trio of point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey, centre Jerry (Sick One) Knapp and lockdown defender Trent (Timelycook) Donald for the 2021 NBA ...
Sep 23, 2020

Annual Sisters in Spirit Walk
Piwapan Women's Centre Annual Sisters in Spirit Walk will be October 4 at 10:30.See the poster for details.
Sep 23, 2020

New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings
VANCOUVER - Airbnb is launching a new program for cities and tourist organizations aimed at helping them ensure compliance with local rules. Vancouver and Calgary are among the 10 North American citie...
Sep 23, 2020

Hawks AGM highlights uncertainty and safety hurdles ahead of potential SJHL season
The 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season's tentative start date is Oct. 16.In less than a month, the puck is supposed to be dropped for the SJHL season, but the Nipawin Hawks' annua...
Sep 23, 2020

Sens GM Dorion says longtime goalie Anderson not expected back next season
Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion says longtime Senators goaltender Craig Anderson will not be offered a new contract by the NHL club. In an availability with reporters Wednesday, Dorion thanked An...
Sep 23, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 1/3)
Teamwork, dedication, work ethic and self-confidence. These are four key pillars of what makes participation in sport of great value to youth in a community, and four qualities good coaching helps to ...
Sep 23, 2020

Mobile COVID-19 testing available in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) began a series of mobile COVID-19 testing in Prince Albert on Tuesday, and residents appeared to be taking advantage of the opportunity.On Tuesday afternoon sev...
Sep 23, 2020

New SUV is next step in VW's post-scandal electric offensive
FRANKFURT - Volkswagen is unveiling a battery-powered sport-utility vehicle that is headed for global markets including the United States and China, as the company takes a major step forward in its ca...
Sep 23, 2020