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Winnipeg Jets get new goaltender off waivers from Carolina Hurricanes
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have claimed goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. Forsberg, 28, was 1-1-0 with a 3.35 goals-against average and .897 save percentage in thre...
Jan 15, 2021
Former Mountie jailed after Dziekanski Taser death reaches lawsuit settlement
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a former RCMP officer convicted of perjury after the 2007 death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver's airport says his client has settled a lawsuit against the ...
Jan 15, 2021
Dieticians, supplement stores see increase in 'health-minded' customers
While the province continues to work to slow the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of Saskatchewan residents are trying to build up their immunity.Debby Dolney, natural product advisor for Nutt...
Jan 15, 2021
City of Melfort crokicurl rink open, additional recreation opportunities available
The City of Melfort's crokicurl rink at Memorial Garden is now open to the public.The winter game that combines curling and crokinole is set-up for the third year and continues to be well used in the ...
Jan 15, 2021
Canadian Press NewsAlert: N.L. premier dissolves legislature, campaign set to begin
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's office has confirmed he will make an official election announcement this evening at the provincial legislature. He asked Newfoundlan...
Jan 15, 2021
Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options
OTTAWA - Canada's chief medical officer of health says British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the co...
Jan 15, 2021
Skyler Astin finds new notes to hit on ‘Zoey’s Playlist’
NEW YORK - By page two of the pilot script for NBC's " Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," Skylar Astin knew he wanted the role of Max Richman. The NBC musical series, now airing season two on Tuesdays, s...
Jan 15, 2021
SHA warns province could run out of Pfizer vaccine before next shipment arrives
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says if the federal government doesn't step up distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the province could run out of doses in the short term.SHA briefing documents are ...
Jan 15, 2021
Quebec prosecutors won't appeal acquittals in Rozon, Salvail cases after review
MONTREAL - The Crown says it won't appeal the acquittals in the cases of Quebec media stars Gilbert Rozon and Eric Salvail. A spokeswoman for the director of criminal and penal prosecutions made the a...
Jan 15, 2021
Moe alarmed by news Pfizer vaccine deliveries to Canada being cut back
The federal government said Friday global supply issues are temporarily delaying Canada's vaccine shipment from Pfizer-BioNTech - news that Premier Scott Moe called "very concerning.""Saskatchewan has...
Jan 15, 2021