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Quebec's English colleges say they are being targeted by government for their success
MONTREAL - Recent amendments to Quebec's new language bill are targeting English junior colleges because the schools are increasingly popular among non-anglophones, say students and representatives of...
Apr 11, 2022
'Infection doesn't protect you': Getting COVID twice is more common as immunity wanes
REGINA - Christine Enns said she was shocked when a rapid test showed she had tested positive for COVID-19. Enns, who received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and a booster shot, already had the virus i...
Apr 11, 2022
Canada takes aim at Russian defence sector with new sanctions over attack on Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada is targeting Russia's defence industry with its latest round of sanctions over Moscow's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says the new measures imp...
Apr 11, 2022
Jets keep slim playoff hopes alive with 4-3 win over Senators
OTTAWA - Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and two assists Sunday night in the Winnipeg Jets' 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. With nine games remaining the Jets' (34-28-11) playoff hopes are slim to none, b...
Apr 10, 2022
Canada's Gushue takes silver at world curling championship as Sweden's Edin wins
LAS VEGAS - Canada's Brad Gushue settled for silver at the world men's curling championship on Sunday after dropping an 8-6 decision to Sweden's Niklas Edin at the Orleans Arena. Gushue nosed a blank ...
Apr 10, 2022
Toppin, Quickley have career nights as Knicks win finale over Raptors
NEW YORK (AP) - Obi Toppin scored a career-high 42 points, Immanuel Quickley had 34 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks finished a disappointing season by beating the Toronto R...
Apr 10, 2022
Raptors to face familiar foe Philadelphia in first round of the NBA playoffs
The Toronto Raptors will face their Atlantic Division rival Philadelphia 76ers in the opening round of the playoffs. The Raptors (48-34) clinched their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons with Tuesda...
Apr 10, 2022
Scheffler gets Masters green jacket to go with No. 1 ranking
2AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Scottie Scheffler capped off an amazing two months with his grandest feat of all, winning the Masters on Sunday to validate his new status as the best player in golf.The only stum...
Apr 10, 2022
Elk Ridge Resort ecstatic for return of wedding season
Wedding season is right around the corner and this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest ones in recent years in Saskatchewan.The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way a lot of things are done and w...
Apr 10, 2022
B.C. court denies interim request by mink farmers ahead of their COVID-19 challenge
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has denied a request by mink farmers for interim relief that would suspend a prohibition on breeding the animals while their legal petition against t...
Apr 10, 2022