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UN warns of 'very critical' shortages in Ethiopia's Tigray
NAIROBI, Kenya - The United Nations says shortages have become "very critical" in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region as its population of 6 million remains sealed off and its capital is under threat o...
Nov 26, 2020

Thailand approves transfer of 3 Iranians as Australian freed
BANGKOK - Thai officials say they have approved the transfer back to Tehran of three Iranians who were involved in a botched 2012 bomb plot. The acknowledgement from Thailand on Thursday came as a 33-...
Nov 26, 2020

COVID case at P.A.'s Vincent Massey School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in Vincent Massey Public School. In an email the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said it was infor...
Nov 25, 2020

Toronto police have person of interest in billionaire deaths
Toronto police said Wednesday that they have identified a person of interest in the killing of Canadian drug company billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife nearly three years ago. Police Constable Jen...
Nov 25, 2020

B.C. homework assignment asks for 'positive experiences with residential schools'
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A school superintendent in British Columbia is apologizing to an Indigenous mother who pointed out a homework assignment that asked students to find "positive experiences with resid...
Nov 25, 2020

‘A tough day for hockey': North Stars, BMHA react to postponement
The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday, the suspension of all team and group sports, activities, and practices as part of its provincial address. The announcement will affect the Battlefor...
Nov 25, 2020

What'sHappeningNOW Nov. 25, 2020
Reporter Alison Sandstrom talks about Amy's on Second closing and further restrictions put out by the provincial government.
Nov 25, 2020

‘This isn't forever’: Northeast church continues alternate services amid new restrictions
Places of worship will be affected by the Government of Saskatchewan's COVID-19 related health measures.By Friday, Nov. 27, all places of worship must reduce capacity to 30 people, including wedding, ...
Nov 25, 2020

Melfort Fire Department hosting different kind of Wing Ding
The Melfort Fire Department is getting ready for its annual Wing Ding event, but it will look a bit different for 2020.Normally, bingo would be played all day as Christmas-related prizes are handed ou...
Nov 25, 2020

Hockey and all other team sports suspended until Dec.17
As part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's new restrictions, released on Wednesday, all team sports and group physical activities have been suspended until at least Dec.17. Saskatchewan now joins ...
Nov 25, 2020