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NHL revises virus protocols with 40 players on COVID-19 list
The NHL has followed the NBA in revising its virus protocols early in the season as a response to COVID-19 problems cropping up around the league. Glass panels have been removed from behind benches fo...
Feb 04, 2021

Montreal police defend probe into alleged cop attack after suspect exonerated
Montreal's police chief is defending his police force after charges were suddenly dropped against a man accused of attempted murder of an officer. Sylvain Caron said today in a statement that police o...
Feb 04, 2021

Riders release Charleston Hughes ahead of CFL free agency
One of the CFL's all-time sack leaders is heading to free agency.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday they had released defensive end Charleston Hughes ahead of free agency. The 37-year-ol...
Feb 04, 2021

Moe ‘not aware’ of Western Hockey League deal for Regina bubble
A tweet from a prominent sportscaster Wednesday night had Regina believed to be the focus of a pandemic-altered Western Hockey League season.Sportsnet hockey host Jeff Marek reported the league had be...
Feb 04, 2021

Indigenous health legislation needed to end racism in health care: Miller
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government has launched consultations on a law meant to ensure Indigenous Peoples' control over the development and delivery of their...
Feb 04, 2021

COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities hit lowest point since December: minister
Indigenous Services Canada says the number of people with COVID-19 in First Nations communities has declined to the lowest point since Dec. 6 with 1,869 active cases reported as of yesterday.The depar...
Feb 04, 2021

Every vaccine maker was asked to make their doses in Canada and all said no: Anand
OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Anita Anand says every COVID-19 vaccine maker Canada signed a contract with last summer was asked if they could make the doses in Canada and all of them concluded they co...
Feb 04, 2021

Dr. Amy Acton leaves non-profit to explore run for US Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director who became the face of Ohio's early pandemic response, is stepping down from her non-profit position to "carefully explore" running as ...
Feb 04, 2021

Toronto Argonauts continue busy week by signing sack specialist Charleston Hughes
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed six-time CFL all-star defensive end Charleston Hughes. The 37-year-old Hughes was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Wednesday when the two sides c...
Feb 04, 2021

Fish for Free During Family Day Weekend, February 13-15
If you have been thinking about giving ice fishing a try, Saskatchewan's Family Day weekend provides the perfect opportunity. Equipment needs are fairly minimal, and no licence will be required.During...
Feb 04, 2021