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Jill Biden says things get better, including after divorce
WASHINGTON - Jill Biden offers comforting advice to Kelly Clarkson, telling the singer and talk-show host as she goes through a divorce that things happen for the best and that life will eventually "l...
Feb 24, 2021
Local schools show support for Pink Shirt Day
Staff and students throughout the community were doing their part to raise awareness and show support for anti-bullying Wednesday by taking part in Pink Shirt Day. While in previous years, many school...
Feb 24, 2021
Raptors host Atlanta to tip off the second half of the NBA season
TAMPA, Fla. - Four U.S. national television appearances highlight the Toronto Raptors' second half of the NBA season. The Raptors tip off the second half on March 11 against the visiting Atlanta Hawks...
Feb 24, 2021
Advocates call for COVID-19 vaccination plan for migrant and undocumented workers
TORONTO - Migrant and undocumented workers must have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Canada's immunization effort, advocates said Wednesday, calling on all levels of government to ensure the...
Feb 24, 2021
Be Someone's Hero: Local schools celebrate Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is Feb. 24 across Canada as people wear pink in support of anti-bullying.In Melfort, Brunswick School is using the term "Be Someone's Hero" to help promote doing the right thing, and he...
Feb 24, 2021
Nobes heads back home for university hockey
A Melfort Mustang forward has decided on a hockey home for next season.Forward Adam Nobes has committed to Trinity Western University for the 2021/2022 hockey season. The Spartans will be heading into...
Feb 24, 2021
Canada heralds first COVAX vaccine in Africa; NDP criticizes Canada for using program
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Karina Gould says the first injection of a COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana is a significant milestone for a new global vaccine-sharing program created to bring do...
Feb 24, 2021
56 new cases of COVID-19, 158 recoveries and three deaths reported
The Saskatchewan government reported only 56 new cases of COVID-19 on Feb. 24, as well as three deaths and 158 recoveries. This is the lowest daily cases count since 36 cases were reported on Nov. 4Da...
Feb 24, 2021
From hockey rinks to Canada's Wonderland, notable sites become vaccine clinics
From hockey arenas to Montreal's Olympic Stadium, sites across Canada that are usually dedicated to sports, business or entertainment are being repurposed to serve the goal of mass vaccination. As pro...
Feb 24, 2021
CFL will have to appease more levels of government to get 2021 protocols approved
The CFL faces more challenges in its planned return for 2021 than it did last year when it was forced to cancel its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The CFL and CFL Players' Association continue wo...
Feb 24, 2021