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Canadian Olympic bobsleigh champion Alex Kopacz in hospital battling COVID-19 ailment
Alex Kopacz says he's never felt so close to the grave. The Olympic champion brakeman in men's bobsled is in hospital with COVID-19.The 31-year-old entered London University Hospital on Wednesday and ...
Apr 24, 2021
The world isolates. A New Zealand band plays to 50,000 fans
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Singer Matiu Walters grinned as he gazed out over 50,000 damp but delirious fans and said those magic words: "So, what's up Eden Park?" While much of the world remains hunkered...
Apr 24, 2021
Doctor reacts as anti-mask protests sweep through Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning people about attending rallies against COVID restrictions as a convoy of people parade through the prairies.Chris Saccoccia, who identifies himself a...
Apr 24, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at LeRoy School
LeRoy School students will continue learning from home until May 5 after the Horizon School Division was made aware of an additional COVID-19 diagnosis at the school Friday.Students at the school have...
Apr 24, 2021
Knicks extend winning streak to 9, beat Raptors 120-103
NEW YORK - Julius Randle had 31 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Barrett added 25 points and 12 boards, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday for their ninth straight victory....
Apr 24, 2021
10,159 new COVID-19 vaccines given, 286 new cases
An additional 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 392,294. The 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine repo...
Apr 24, 2021
Rates of hospitalization, ICU admission from COVID-19 rising across Canada: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's Chief Public Health officer says the latest national data shows an ongoing rise in severe illness from COVID-19 is continuing to strain the country's health-care systems and workers....
Apr 24, 2021
North Stars add talent from across the border
The Battlefords North Stars announced a number of new player signings this week, including four from across the border. Head coach and general manager of the Stars, Brayden Klimosko, said they're look...
Apr 24, 2021
Pollon's passion for hockey has him beloved by Trojans players and coaches
It is National Volunteer week and northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.If you've been to a Tisdale Trojans hockey game over the past couple of seasons,...
Apr 24, 2021
Raiders look to even season series against hot Wheat Kings
The Prince Albert Raiders will get one last look at P.A.'s Braden Schneider taking on his hometown Raiders.The game will mean something to the Brandon Wheat Kings, who are looking to run away with the...
Apr 24, 2021