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McCollum, Lillard lead Blazers past Raptors 122-117
TAMPA, Fla. - CJ McCollum scored seven of his 23 points in the final two minutes and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-117 on Sunday night. Damian Lillard had 22 points and 11 as...
Mar 28, 2021

6,187 new COVID-19 doses, 248 new cases, 3 deaths
An additional 6,187 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan- 436 of them across some northern zones- bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 173,696.Of ...
Mar 28, 2021

Canada's World Cup qualifying game postponed due to missing Caymans COVID tests
BRADENTON, Fla. - Canada's World Cup qualifying match against the Cayman Islands, scheduled for Sunday, has been pushed back to Monday because of an issue with COVID-19 testing among the Cayman camp. ...
Mar 28, 2021

Strong winds, snowfall and cold temperatures expected Monday
Saskatchewan's first spring storm of the year is on the way.Environment Canada has issued special weather statements covering most of the province, warning of strong winds, snow, freezing rain and low...
Mar 28, 2021

Toronto mayor urging those aged 70 and older to get vaccinated, many spots unfilled
Toronto's mayor is urging anyone 70 years or older to get vaccinated. John Tory says three new COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics will open Monday, but there are still many appointments unfilled. He sa...
Mar 28, 2021

Apology in the works for descendants of Canada's only all-Black battalion: minister
HALIFAX - Canada's defence minister has paid tribute Sunday to Canada's only all-Black unit to serve during the First World War.Harjit Sajjan has told a virtual event that the 600 members of the No. 2...
Mar 28, 2021

After tough run with Sabres, Staal looking forward to fresh start in Montreal
MONTREAL - Eric Staal says he got goosebumps as he drove toward the Canadian border to start the next chapter of his NHL career. With the foundering Buffalo Sabres safely in his rear-view mirror, Staa...
Mar 28, 2021

Tories demand Trudeau testify on WE deal after Liberals reject hearing from PM staff
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to answer questions before a parliamentary committee on Monday about the Liberal government's now-dead deal with WE Char...
Mar 28, 2021

North Stars 20-year-olds reflect on end of season, junior career (Pt. 2)
The following is Part 2/2 of a series on battlefordsNOW, reflecting on the junior hockey careers of the six North Stars' 20-year-olds. To read Part 1, click here.With the abrupt conclusion to the 2020...
Mar 28, 2021

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime drops another close match against John Isner in Miami
MIAMI - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime lost 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) to American John Isner in a third-round match at the Miami Open on Sunday. Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, also lost to Isner in two tiebre...
Mar 28, 2021