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Grocers defend pandemic pay cut decisions as independently made despite emails, calls
OTTAWA - Executives from three of Canada's largest grocery chains onFriday defended their decision to end temporary wage increases for grocery store workers during COVID-19 on the same day, even ...
Jul 10, 2020
Canadian forward Tesho Akindele signs contract extension with Orlando City
Canadian international forward Tesho Akindele has agreed to a contract extension with Orlando City SC that includes options for the 2022 and '23 seasons. The 28-year-old's previous contract was to end...
Jul 10, 2020
With new name and album, The Chicks' voices ring loud again
NASHVILLE - The Dixie Chicks are no more. Breaking their ties to the South, The Chicks are stepping into a new chapter in their storied career with their first new music in 14 years. The Texas trio of...
Jul 10, 2020
Class-action lawsuit alleges meat packer failed to take COVID-19 precautions
CALGARY - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Cargill Ltd. that claims the meat-packing company failed to take reasonable precautions to protect its workers in Alberta during the COVID-...
Jul 10, 2020
Three-day walk for missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin starts today
Family and supporters are once again walking from Saskatoon to North Battleford to raise awareness of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin. The second annual We Will Walk for You Ashley event r...
Jul 10, 2020
Coach says U Sports must help football players caught in pandemic, age-cap trap
U Sports ignored calls to help football players recover a year of eligibility lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the University of Alberta's coach. Golden Bears head coach...
Jul 10, 2020
Montreal Lake Cree Nation going into lockdown
Montreal Lake Cree Nation is closing its borders.Chief Frank Roberts made the announcement in a video posted to the First Nation's Facebook page. The announcement comes on the heels of someone in the ...
Jul 10, 2020
Source: CFL submits revised financial request to federal government
TORONTO - The CFL sent federal Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault a revised revised financial request Friday. A league source said the league is seeking about $42.5 million in aid....
Jul 10, 2020
Two new COVID-19 cases reported, both from central region
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Both cases are from the central region, giving the area four active cases. The central region has only had 16 total case...
Jul 10, 2020
CURLSASK Curling Camp cancelled this summer
The Twin Rivers Curling Club and CURLSASK announced Friday, the cancellation of the 2020 New Holland Prairieland Curling Camp. Manager of the Curling Club, Doug Flasch said the decision was not made l...
Jul 10, 2020