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QuickList: Quebec coroner's recommendations regarding death of Joyce Echaquan
Coroner Ghane Kamel investigated the death of Joyce Echaquan and issued several recommendations after finding that her death was accidental but preventable. Kamel concluded that the racism and prejudi...
Oct 05, 2021

Bombers receiver Lawler apologizes for 'selfish decision' that led to arrest
WINNIPEG - Blue Bombers receiver Kenny Lawler apologized Tuesday for the "selfish decision" he made that led to his arrest for impaired driving this week. The CFL's leader in receiving yards told medi...
Oct 05, 2021

Saskatoon man identified as victim of fatal hit-and-run near P.A.
Saskatchewan RCMP is providing more details about a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle north of Prince Albert last week. The victim has been identified as a 31-year-old man from Saskatoon. "Hi...
Oct 05, 2021

Nikita Cook trial connected to Tiki Laverdiere death concludes
The trial for one of the accused individuals in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation wrapped up at Queen's Bench Court in Battleford on Tuesday. Nikita Cook, 33, of Onion Lake Cree Nation, is fa...
Oct 05, 2021

Online auction fundraiser set up for local woman diagnosed with cancer
A group of friends have worked together to set up an online auction to help fundraise for a Melfort woman recently diagnosed with cancer.Sheri Meston is the assistant general manager at the Canalta Ho...
Oct 05, 2021

QuickQuotes: Comments on Quebec coroner's report into the death of Joyce Echaquan
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner on Tuesday discussed her report into the death of Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old Indigenous mother of seven who filmed herself on Facebook Live as a nurse and an orderly wer...
Oct 05, 2021

How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
With Saskatchewan residents facing decreased air quality due to wildfire smoke, two respiratory educators have shared some tips on how to stay safe. Jill Hubick and Jaimie Peters are both registered n...
Oct 05, 2021

Poor air quality, dry conditions in Northwest region
After a summer filled with wildfires, western Saskatchewan still hasn't seen the last of those conditions.Air quality warnings are in place for much of the province, as wildfires from the Hudson Bay r...
Oct 05, 2021

A look at the 2021 Toronto Blue Jays, an improved team that just missed playoffs
TORONTO - A mediocre start was followed by a strong second half as the Toronto Blue Jays made strides in an unusual regular season capped by a memorable final day that left the team achingly close to ...
Oct 05, 2021

Rookie Redblacks quarterback Evans won't have element of surprise versus Argonauts
Caleb Evans won't have the element of surprise Wednesday night when the Ottawa Redblacks visit the Toronto Argonauts. The 23-year-old rookie quarterback was 15-of-22 passing for 191 yards and three to...
Oct 05, 2021