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Canada Soccer cancels January camp, training match over COVID-19 concerns
Citing the pandemic and impact of the Omicron variant, Canada Soccer has cancelled its planned January men's camp and a training match in Florida. The 40th-ranked Canadian men had been scheduled to pl...
Jan 06, 2022

Some federal prisons in Quebec 'very close' to staff shortages: Guard's union
OTTAWA - The union for federal correctional officers says four prisons in Quebec are "very close" to experiencing staff shortages, as more workers test positive for COVID-19. Mario Guilmette, Quebec r...
Jan 06, 2022

Canada beats Germany to join Russia in ATP Cup semifinals
SYDNEY (AP) - Felix Auger-Aliassime sent Canada into the semifinals of the ATP Cup on Thursday by beating third-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Denis Shapovalov had set up Auger-Aliassime's cli...
Jan 06, 2022

Rapid tests offer ‘layer’ of protection against COVID-19: Shahab
There won't be any change to public health orders in Saskatchewan - at least not in the foreseeable future.During a news conference on Wednesday, Education Minister Dustin Duncan, joined by chief medi...
Jan 06, 2022

Canada's Bev Priestman fails to make list of final nominees for FIFA coaching award
Bev Priestman, who led Canada to the top of the podium at the Tokyo Olympics, did not make the list of final three nominees for The Best FIFA Women's Coach. Priestman was one of five nominees for the ...
Jan 06, 2022

Shooting suspect granted bail
A 31-year-old man, facing gun related charges, has been released from custody following his most recent court appearance Wednesday in Prince Albert.Tanner Courtney was arrested on Dec. 12, following a...
Jan 06, 2022

Melfort business owners are meeting to plan for the year ahead
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is hosting a breakfast meet-and-greet as its first event of 2022.On Jan. 12, local business owners can gather and network at TJ's pizza from 7:00...
Jan 06, 2022

Montreal Alouettes hire CFL legend Anthony Calvillo as quarterback coach
MONTREAL - Anthony Calvillo is once again a Montreal Alouette. The Alouettes announced Thursday that the Canadian Football League's all-time leading passer has rejoined the club as quarterback coach. ...
Jan 06, 2022

Duffy ignores Trump plea, won't run for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Retired Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy announced Thursday that he won't run for Wisconsin governor this year, ignoring pleas to do so by former President Donald Trump. Duffy also...
Jan 06, 2022

Biden and Congress mark a year since violent insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Trump supporters that has fundamentally changed the Congress and ...
Jan 06, 2022