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Father-in-law says he pepper-sprayed NFL's Richard Sherman
SEATTLE (AP) - Richard Sherman's father-in-law armed himself with a handgun and fired pepper-spray at the NFL cornerback to protect his family as Sherman tried to bust in the door of his in-laws' home...
Jul 15, 2021

P.E.I. forced to throw out more than 3,200 doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccine
An infectious disease specialist says the thousands of doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that have expired in Canada is a small price to pay to ensure there's an adequate vaccine supply in the count...
Jul 15, 2021

Colin Kaepernick picture book to come out in April
NEW YORK (AP) - Colin Kaepernick will release a series of books through the children's publisher Scholastic, starting with a picture story scheduled for next year. "I Color Myself Different" will come...
Jul 15, 2021

Former La Ronge resident part of canoe group rescued from wildfire
Canoers were rescued by helicopter last week near Rendevous Lake after a wildfire threatened their safety. Eight canoers, including Lana Stobbe who lives near Saskatoon but grew up in La Ronge, embark...
Jul 15, 2021

Care home for disabled adults denied
A development permit for a residential care home on Hadley Road in Prince Albert has been denied by city council.The intention was for the home to house up to four adults with intellectual and physica...
Jul 15, 2021

Canada pivoting vaccine plan as supplies begin to outstrip demand: Brodie
OTTAWA - The military general overseeing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the country says Canada is moving to a "more nuanced" approach as the supply of doses is on the verge of outstripp...
Jul 15, 2021

Former NFL receiver Martavis Bryant remains a no-show at Toronto Argonauts camp
GUELPH, Ont. - Former NFL receiver Martavis Bryant remains a no-show at the Toronto Argonauts training camp. The Argos placed Bryant on the suspended list Saturday, the same day they opened camp at th...
Jul 15, 2021

Trudeau announces $440 million for Quebec aerospace industry
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing up to $440 million in federal funding for Quebec's aerospace industry. Trudeau told a news conference today in Montreal that coupled with money f...
Jul 15, 2021

Four coyotes euthanized after toddler bitten during walk in Vancouver's Stanley Park
VANCOUVER - A provincial government agency say four coyotes have been euthanized in Vancouver's Stanley Park following an attack on a toddler earlier this week. A statement from British Columbia's Con...
Jul 15, 2021

Beavers, Trappers look to punch ticket to post-season with wildcard games Thursday
The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) wildcard series' will kick off Thursday evening with a local flavour in each of the two matchups. A single-knockout format to determine the final two play...
Jul 15, 2021