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'I'm glad that justice is finally here for him': father responds to news of charges laid in son's death
Bryan Whitehead says he felt the urge to jump through the glass of the prisoner's box when he laid eyes on the man accused of having a role in his son's death.Whitehead and his brother, Gerald, were i...
Jul 21, 2022

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'very mild symptoms'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is isolating with "very mild symptoms," the White House said, as new variants of the highly contagious virus challeng...
Jul 21, 2022

Timeline: Hockey Canada's handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation
A timeline of Hockey Canada's response to an alleged sexual assault involving eight players in London, Ont., in 2018: Jan. 5, 2018 - Canada's world junior hockey team defeats Sweden in the gold-medal ...
Jul 21, 2022

'It truly was the best place to play Junior Hockey': Former WHL champion, Raiders goaltender retires from hockey
Former Prince Albert Raiders goaltender, Ian Scott, has made the decision to "step away" from the game of hockey.Scott made the announcement on Instagram saying that injuries have plagued him for quit...
Jul 21, 2022

Assistants Lauer, Johnston join new head coach Bowness on Winnipeg Jets' staff
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have filled out the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness, naming Brad Lauer and Marty Johnston as assistants on Thursday. The 55-year-old Lauer was head coach for the West...
Jul 21, 2022

B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights
VICTORIA - British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres, saying the arrangement doesn't align with its ...
Jul 21, 2022

Melfort parade to kick off exhibition weekend
The Melfort parade, exhibition and fair are all set to return this weekend for the first time since 2019.The combined three-day event will take place July 22, 23 and 24, starting off with the parade o...
Jul 21, 2022

Royals, Aces set for Provincial weekend
Another weekend for Saskatchewan baseball and softball Provincial Championships is set to begin Friday, with both the Prince Albert Royals and Aces ready for battle. The U13AA and U18AA Royals, along ...
Jul 21, 2022

Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne to take part in MLS all-star skills challenge
Newly arrived Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne will take part in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, part of the festivities surrounding the Aug. 10 game between the MLS and Liga MX all-stars at Minne...
Jul 21, 2022

Hot weather leads to sweat, delays for Canadian travellers in Europe
Trevor Norris is used to hot summer weather, being from the Prairies. But his trip to England this week - one of many European countries facing record temperatures - has left him battling train delays...
Jul 21, 2022