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Canadiens add centre Dvorak after not matching Hurricanes' offer for Kotkaniemi
MONTREAL - Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the Canadiens were quick to announce a potential replacement. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said Saturday the club wo...
Sep 04, 2021
Canadian, U.S. coach trade compliments ahead of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match
On the eve of World Cup qualifying hostilities, Canadian coach John Herdman and his U.S. counterpart Gregg Berhalter looked to kill each other with kindness. The compliments were flying ahead of Sunda...
Sep 04, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays hit four home runs to anchor 10-8 victory over Oakland Athletics
TORONTO - Jose Berrios allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings while Toronto batters belted four homer runs as the Blue Jays defeated the Oakland Athletic 10-8 on Saturday. It was the second straight wi...
Sep 04, 2021
Quebec judge refuses to suspend the obligation to wear a face covering
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge has rejected a request from three Quebecers who wanted the province's rules on face coverings due to the COVID-19 pandemic suspended. In a decision rendered Friday, Quebec Su...
Sep 04, 2021
Latest COVID update Sept. 4: 355 new cases, no new deaths
Saskatchewan reported 355 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, with the province's seven-day average at 300.The cases reported Saturday were in the Saskatoon (110), northwest (26), north-central (73), Regina ...
Sep 04, 2021
Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault wins again in UFC
LAS VEGAS - Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault continued his winning ways in the UFC on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision over Dalcha Lungiambula on the undercard of a UFC Fig...
Sep 04, 2021
Canada defeats U.S. Eagles 34-21 in first leg of Rugby World Cup qualifying series
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Canada rallied from a 14-10 halftime deficit to defeat the U.S. Eagles 34-21 on Saturday and take a healthy lead after the first leg of their Rugby World Cup qualifying series. The ...
Sep 04, 2021
NDP calls for legislature return to debate COVID-19 surge
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is calling on the provincial government to reconvene the legislature and debate the government's handling of a COVID-19 surge.The Leader of the Opposition made the d...
Sep 04, 2021
Local restaurants struggling to hire staff amid COVID-19 pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago it has impacted local businesses in different ways. For multiple restaurants in Prince Albert, it has been a struggle to find a keep staff.Manager of ...
Sep 04, 2021
Veteran midfielder Junior Hoilett proving to be a difference-maker for Canada
Junior Hoilett was 25 when he committed to play for Canada. Now 31, the attacking midfielder has become a fan favourite and important part of John Herdman's team. Hoilett helped turn the tide in Thurs...
Sep 04, 2021