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Canadian travellers to United Kingdom not required to quarantine starting Monday
OTTAWA - Canadian travelling to the United Kingdom will not be required to quarantine upon arrival as of Monday regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The British Department...
Aug 26, 2021

Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan worries she will die as military ends operations
A Canadian woman stuck in Afghanistan says she's worried she will die before she is able to return to her Ontario home and is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The woman, who says her friends cal...
Aug 26, 2021

Province reports another triple-digit day of new COVID-19 cases
Another 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported by the provincial government Thursday. This brings the total to 53,004 reported cases; 1,602 cases are considered active and 50,808 cases are ...
Aug 26, 2021

City of Humboldt 2020 audit shows strong financial position going into next budget season
City councillors in Humboldt received the latest audit from MNP for 2020 which was brought to the last council meeting on Aug. 23.Based on the documents presented to council, Humboldt is in a stable f...
Aug 26, 2021

Melfort fall programming around the corner with the wrap-up of the summer playground program
Residents of Melfort had no shortage of things to do this summer.The eight-week playground program wrapped up yesterday and the second annual Amazing Race took place last Saturday.Recreation programme...
Aug 26, 2021

AAA Stars signal triumphant return to hockey with OT win in preseason opener
With the clock winding down in three-on-three overtime, Battlefords hometown product Nate Monchuk picked up a pass from teammate Kobie Anderson, and raced up the ice towards the opposition goal.Barrel...
Aug 26, 2021

PWHPA to hold Dream Gap Tour international showcase tournament in Nova Scotia
TRURO, N.S. - The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association will hold a Secret Dream Gap tour tournament Nov. 12-13 in Truro, N.S. Teams from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Boston will participa...
Aug 26, 2021

Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosi...
Aug 26, 2021

RCMP investigating hack of spy watchdog network involving theft of files, agency says
OTTAWA - The national spy watchdog says the RCMP is investigating a cybersecurity breach that resulted in the theft of two files and the compromise of personal information. The National Security and I...
Aug 26, 2021

Springer making strides in recovery from knee injury, runs bases without issue
TORONTO - Star outfielder George Springer appeared one step closer to returning to the Toronto lineup after completing base-running drills Thursday before the Blue Jays' afternoon game against the Chi...
Aug 26, 2021