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Canada and Britain sign agreement for post-Brexit trade, legislation to follow
OTTAWA - Canada and Britain say they've signed a deal to keep trade flowing smoothly after the U.K. leaves the European Union at the end of the year. The two countries reached an agreement in principl...
Dec 09, 2020
Blue Jays extend affiliation invitations to four teams, including Vancouver Canadians
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have issued affiliation invitations to four minor-league clubs as part of Major League Baseball's player development overhaul. The club announced Wednesday that invitat...
Dec 09, 2020
Province releases COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Plan, vaccines to start on Dec. 15
On Wednesday, Saskatchewan released its COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Plan, and inoculations are expected to begin by Dec. 15.Pilot phaseOn that date, Saskatchewan's Phased Approach will begin with a pilo...
Dec 09, 2020
Forge FC loses to CD Marathon in bid to qualify for CONCACAF Champions League
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Forge FC's long-distance Scotiabank CONCACAF League campaign ended Tuesday in an ill-tempered 1-0 loss to Honduras's CD Marathon that saw both captain Kyle Bekker and coach Bob...
Dec 09, 2020
Boeing 737 Max back in air 2 years after grounded by crashes
RIO DE JANEIRO - Commercial flights with Boeing 737 Max jetliners resumed Wednesday for the first time since they were grounded worldwide following two deadly accidents nearly two years ago. Brazil's ...
Dec 09, 2020
Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, paving the way for vaccinations to begin countrywide next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday Canada's up...
Dec 09, 2020
'It's absolutely fantastic': Humboldt Council passes 2021 budget with 1.8 per-cent tax increase
Humboldt City Council passed its 2021 operating and capital budget on Tuesday. The administration submitted a budget that showed about a 1.77 per cent tax increase for the year, and after a minor addi...
Dec 09, 2020
'No lawyer is good for me:' Accused in Alberta doctor slaying to represent himself
RED DEER, Alta. - A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta has pleaded not guilty and insisting on representing himself at trial. Deng Mabiour, 54, is charged wi...
Dec 09, 2020
Discover Winter Glory on Saskatchewan Park Trails
Our parks are magical places to visit year-round with many activities scheduled for the entire family. From a Survival Series and Treasure Hunts in the summer months to snowshoeing, cross-country skii...
Dec 09, 2020
Community Rink Affordability Grant Program Returns
Fulfilling the platform promise to communities around the province, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that registration for the Community Rink Affordability Grant program (CRAG) will officially...
Dec 09, 2020