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Leaving family to race in Ontario very tough for driver Yannick Gingras
The emotion in Yannick Gingras' voice was clear and distinct, and it wasn't solely because he'd finally won the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. Gingras, of Sorel, Que., drove 3/5 favourite Ta...
Aug 31, 2020
Canada's Jamal Murray turning heads in bubble on and off the court
In a perfect world, Nick Nurse would have just coached Jamal Murray and Canada's men's basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics. Instead, COVID-19 threw a wrench into sports schedules around the world, a...
Aug 31, 2020
Toronto FC, Montreal Impact get reinforcements ahead of derby rematch
Toronto FC and the visiting Montreal Impact will both be able to draw on reinforcements Tuesday when they meet for the second time in four days. Toronto coach Greg Vanney says star striker Jozy Altido...
Aug 31, 2020
Pair of volunteers, making and selling face masks in support of North East SPCA
A pair of volunteers with the North East SPCA have been able to bring in several thousand dollars for the local animal shelter through sales of face masks.Johanna Hnatuik does the sewing while Bonnie ...
Aug 31, 2020
Craig's Collision Centre closes after 27 years in Melfort
After 27 years in Melfort, Craig's Collision Centre has closed its doors for good.Owner Craig Clark has been in the industry for 47 years overall and said one of the major reasons for closing doors is...
Aug 31, 2020
District of Lakeland elects new reeve
The newly elected reeve for the District of Lakeland has a list of items on his agenda including dealing with hungry bears, cutting red tape, and potentially exploring better sewage and water options ...
Aug 31, 2020
Province records four new COVID-19 cases, 12 more recoveries
There are four new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more recoveries to report in Saskatchewan. The latest numbers brings the total amount to 1,619 reported cases. The new cases are located in Saskatoon (one),...
Aug 31, 2020
20 new sexual assault counts for adult film actor Ron Jeremy
LOS ANGELES - Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged Monday with 20 new counts of rape or sexual assault involving 12 women and a teenage girl, authorities said. The charges come two months after the ...
Aug 31, 2020
Macron starts Lebanon trip by meeting iconic Lebanese diva
BEIRUT - French President Emmanuel Macron returned to Lebanon on Monday, a country in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, for a two-day visit and a schedule packed with events and political talks ai...
Aug 31, 2020
Men of the North project raising confidence in tri-community youth
It was a trip to remember for four boys who participated in a tri-community clean-up challenge and were rewarded with a three-day canoe trip.The project and trip were arranged by Men of the North, who...
Aug 31, 2020