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Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant
OTTAWA - Health Canada has authorized an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax that targets the XBB.1.5 variant. The new vaccine is called Nuvaxovid and is approved for people 12 years of age and over...
Dec 5, 2023
Wild salmon conservation group raises concerns about herring kills at B.C. fish farms
VICTORIA - A salmon conservation group is raising concerns about reported increases in wild fish deaths, primarily herring, in British Columbia's open-net fish farms. Stan Proboszcz, senior scientist ...
Dec 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is...
Dec 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is...
Dec 5, 2023
Christmas tree farms see uptick in demand; recommend getting trees before Dec. 15
The majestic boughs of the Christmas trees gleam white with hoarfrost around Leonard Katerynych as he stands amid the sprawling Keatley Ridge Farms. His journey into the world of holiday cheer began l...
Dec 5, 2023
Hawks move Mabin to Melville
The Nipawin Hawks have sent 20-year-old forward Joel Mabin to the Melville Millionaires for a player development fee.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club made the move Monday after they a...
Dec 5, 2023
North Stars’ Medernach earns SJHL Highlight of the Week
Josh Medernach of the Battlefords North Stars brought the fans out of their seats over the weekend, with an incredible individual effort that's now turning heads across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey ...
Dec 5, 2023
Macklin Celebrini in the mix as Canada names roster for world junior selection camp
CALGARY - Macklin Celebrini is among 30 invitees for Canada's selection camp ahead of the world junior hockey championship announced Tuesday. Expected to be among the top picks at the 2024 NHL draft, ...
Dec 5, 2023
Unselfish play has Raptors hitting new franchise highs in team assists
TORONTO - Before the Toronto Raptors season began, team president Masai Ujiri insisted that this version of the club would be unselfish. Forward Scottie Barnes thinks that Ujiri's prediction has been ...
Dec 5, 2023
Meadow Lake Humane Society jailbreak sleepover raises over $13,000
Meadow Lake's Karlee Mazuren has wrapped up her jailbreak sleepover challenge at the Meadow Lake and District Humane Society, raising a total of $13,500. The event ran three days and two nights. The g...
Dec 5, 2023