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Toronto FC gamer Philip (PhilB94) Balke faces tough road at eMLS Cup
Toronto FC esports gamer Philip (PhilB94) Balke faces a tough road at the rescheduled 2020 eMLS Cup. First up for Balke is 2019 winner Cormac (Doolsta) Dooley of Nashville SC. A win would move Balke o...
Jun 17, 2020
People have a right to capture footage of police on the job, say legal experts
Legal and privacy experts have a unified message for Canadians leery of facing threats or consequences for filming police interactions with the public - the law is on your side. Canadians have every r...
Jun 17, 2020
World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests
The likelihood that the world's fastest man, Christian Coleman, might miss the Olympics next summer increased Wednesday when he received a provisional suspension for failing to be home when drug teste...
Jun 17, 2020
P.A. man wins $225,000 on his birthday, will fix 26-year-old vehicle
A Prince Albert man is over the moon after taking home the big prize in the Saskatchewan Lotteries' The Big Spin Zing, but he's not getting too carried away on spending plans.Rick Ruszkowski bought th...
Jun 17, 2020
P.A. baseball registration open, practices to resume next week
The crack of the bat will be ringing across the province next week, as minor baseball is permitted to start practicing once again under phase four of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.Phase four is split ...
Jun 17, 2020
Humboldt hosting firework display as part of Canada Day celebrations
Drive-in firework displays seem to be the trend for Canada Day this year with restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Humboldt is inviting residents to park in the Uniplex...
Jun 17, 2020
Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK - Quaker Oats is retiring the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, saying the company recognizes the character's origins are "based on a racial stereotype." Just hours later, the owner of the Uncl...
Jun 17, 2020
'Hamilton,' 'Phantom' will be off London stages until 2021
LONDON - Some of London's biggest West End shows, including "Hamilton" and "The Phantom of the Opera," won't reopen until next year, producers announced Wednesday, as arts bodies warned that Britain f...
Jun 17, 2020
Canada buying 140,000 blood tests to begin immunity testing of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Blood samples collected from tens of thousands of Canadians will soon be tested for signs of COVID-19 antibodies as the federal government seeks to learn how many people have alread...
Jun 17, 2020
Agribition postpones 50th show until next year
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has postponed its 50th show until 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions."This was a difficult decision to make, but the health and safety of our exhibitors, sponsors, vol...
Jun 17, 2020