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Easier, quicker saliva sampling eyed for next stage of COVID-19 testing
TORONTO - A saliva-based COVID-19 test is likely to be available this fall, say private and public health officials touting various methods under consideration across the country as lineups grow at CO...
Sep 16, 2020

NationsWEST Field House re-opens with COVID-19 precautions
The Credit Union CUplex NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford is now open again for fitness and sports enthusiasts to enjoy. Chantel Cunningham, aquafit and boot camp instructor, is thrilled to ...
Sep 16, 2020

Jays reliever Giles goes back on the injured list; Hernandez activated
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ken Giles returned to the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a right arm injury. Manager Charlie Montoyo said the right-hander had an MRI exam but he had yet to...
Sep 16, 2020

Ottawa Aces sign former England under-20 international Guy Armitage
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed Guy Armitage, a former England under-20 rugby union international centre, from the London Broncos. The 28-year-old is the younger brother of former England rugby u...
Sep 16, 2020

Canadian politicians who've been forced to isolate because of exposure to COVID-19
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is just the latest on a growing list of Canadian politicians who have been needed to isolate themselves and get tested for COVID-19. Here is a short list:Prim...
Sep 16, 2020

New Saskatchewan residents invited to winter preparedness clinics in Humboldt area
Winter preparedness clinics are being hosted by Safe Communities Humboldt and Area for new Saskatchewan residents.The clinics offer information to those not familiar with a cold Saskatchewan winter, a...
Sep 16, 2020

North Stars players react to unique NHL postseason
It has been a bizarre year for sports in many respects due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the hockey world has been no exception. As the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season remains ...
Sep 16, 2020

New youth centre announced at Montreal Lake
An exciting new venture has officially been unearthed on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).Early Wednesday morning, a sod turning ceremony was held for a new youth centre. Chief Frank Roberts told ...
Sep 16, 2020

Canada's Pendrith brings big drives to challenging Winged Foot for U.S. Open
Taylor Pendrith hopes fans will watch him tee off on Thursday at Winged Foot Golf Club in the first round of the U.S. Open. Not just because it's his major debut - but because it's in the tee box wher...
Sep 16, 2020

Driver arrested after nine pedestrians injured by car in Montreal
MONTREAL - Nine people were injured after they were struck by a car in north-end Montreal early this afternoon. Montreal police say the driver hit a pedestrian at an intersection and fled the scene. H...
Sep 16, 2020