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Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency
WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of "just simple decency" as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certif...
Jan 06, 2021

Family Wellness and Healing Project launching in Meadow Lake
A new program designed for Indigenous people affected by interpersonal violence is launching in Meadow Lake.The Family Wellness and Healing Project is a pilot project based out of the North West Frien...
Jan 06, 2021

Local youth curling program to begin this month
Youth searching for an athletic outlet to kick off the new year will have an opportunity to get out of the house, and onto the ice, for a new curling program at the Twin Rivers Curling Club. The local...
Jan 06, 2021

American NHLers bask in junior team's glory after gold-medal win over rival Canada
Teased by a trainer after Russia was eliminated from the world junior hockey championship, Ottawa Senators forward Alex Galchenyuk ended up getting the last laugh. Galchenyuk, who was born in Milwauke...
Jan 06, 2021

Canadian John Metchie III has certainly taken long journey to NCAA championship game
It has been a long journey to the U.S. college football championship game for Canadian receiver John Metchie III. Born in Taiwan, Metchie III moved to Ghana at a young age and grew up in Brampton, Ont...
Jan 06, 2021

Most stocks rally, yields rise as market eyes Democratic DC
Wall Street is piling into stocks of smaller companies, banks and other businesses that would be winners if Democrats can pump even more financial stimulus into the economy, as expectations rise that ...
Jan 06, 2021

Saskatchewan receives total 4,524 COVID-19 vaccines, records nine new deaths, 277 new cases
A total of 4,524 vaccines have been delivered in Saskatchewan to combat COVID-19, including 2,069 Pfizer doses in the Regina pilot program, 2,407 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon and 48 Moderna doses in the ...
Jan 06, 2021

Victoria mayor says council member's Africa trip during pandemic 'irresponsible'
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps says she's disappointed that a member of council travelled to Somalia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Helps says she spoke with Coun. Sharmarke Dubow about his recent trip to E...
Jan 06, 2021

Manitoba confident Winnipeg Jets can play at home, while Ontario silent on NHL plans
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's acting deputy chief provincial public health officer says he's confident the Winnipeg Jets can play home games this season, while Ontario hasn't made a final decision on games in...
Jan 06, 2021

New Mississippi flag without rebel symbol being put into law
JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi is updating its laws to include a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase "In God We Trust," six months after legislators ditched the last state flag in the U.S. tha...
Jan 06, 2021