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Leafs G Ilya Samsonov, F Matthew Knies skate for first time since suffering injuries
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs had two key players back on the ice Friday. Toronto goaltender Ilya Samsonov and rookie forward Matthew Knies took part in the team's optional morning skate ahead of its seco...
May 12, 2023

Province hiring victim witness specialist for Melfort area ahead of inquests into James Smith attack
The province is aiming to hire a victim witness specialist for Melfort and the surrounding area.These workers support children and vulnerable people who are required to testify in court by helping red...
May 12, 2023

Critical air quality alerts issued for communities in northern Saskatchewan
Some northern Saskatchewan communities are under critical air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke.The province issued critical alerts for Buffalo Narrows, Peter Pond Lake, le la Crosse and Beauval. A...
May 12, 2023

CF Montreal, Toronto FC on divergent paths ahead of derby rematch in MLS
MONTREAL - CF Montreal and Toronto FC are two spots apart in the Major League Soccer standings, yet the two clubs head into Saturday night's Canadian Classique derby rematch with very different outloo...
May 12, 2023

Marine veteran who fatally choked NYC subway rider freed after surrendering to manslaughter charge
NEW YORK (AP) - A U.S. Marine veteran who used a fatal chokehold on an agitated New York City subway passenger was freed from custody Friday hours after surrendering on a manslaughter charge. Daniel P...
May 12, 2023

BC Hydro predicting record-breaking power usage as heat descends on the province
BC Hydro is expecting potentially record-breaking demand on the power system as British Columbia and Alberta enter what's forecast to be a blistering heat wave. The company says if Monday's forecast h...
May 12, 2023

‘She kisses my boo-boos better:’ Saskatoon kids share what they love about moms
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, and Harper has a long list of things she loves about her mom.Baking brownies, watching The Lego Movie, eating hash browns and sausages, and playing with makeup are...
May 12, 2023

Mother frustrated over daughter’s death in ministry care, lack of transparency
Angela Severight stood in the rotunda at the Legislature on Thursday surrounded by family and friends, all holding pictures of a teenage girl wearing a red hoodie and posing for the camera."This is St...
May 12, 2023

Town of Nipawin finally releases 2023 municipal budget
For residents in the Town of Nipawin, they now know what their tax rate increases will be for the 2023 year.The town recently released its 2023 municipal budget during their council meeting on Monday....
May 12, 2023

Cochrane looks forward to time with family and next challenge after Canada Soccer
Earl Cochrane marked his final day Friday as Canada Soccer's general secretary looking forward not back. His priorities now are spending time with his wife and two kids - and finding a new challenge. ...
May 12, 2023