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COVID-19 a 'devastating blow' to mountain towns that rely on tourism
CALGARY - The COVID-19 pandemic has walloped tourism-dependent mountain towns by cutting short what had been shaping up to be a great ski season in Western Canada. At the same time, there are con...
Mar 23, 2020
Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19
As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...
Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)
Area First Nations working to protect members from COVID-19
Area First Nations are taking steps to protect their members against the COVID-19 virus. Last week Fond-du-lac Denesuline Nation issued a travel ban to the nation, and offered members aid. Shoal Lake ...
Mar 23, 2020 The Muskoday First Nation is taking steps to protect members from COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots
BOSTON - Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. Hoyer was released by Indianapolis on Saturday. In Hoyer,...
Mar 23, 2020
NHLPA head Don Fehr on pandemic: 'It's difficult to wrap your arms around'
Don Fehr's phone has been glued to the side of his head since the COVID-19 outbreak brought sports, and much of society, to a screeching halt. And when it isn't at his ear, the executive director...
Mar 23, 2020
Prime Minister announces $5 billion for loans and APP repayment terms
The federal government is immediately providing funds for farmers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will receive an enhancement to its capital base that will allow for an a...
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UEFA formally postpones Champions League final amid shutdown
NYON, Switzerland - UEFA formally postponed the Champions League final on Monday - an inevitable move with European soccer in total shutdown and four Round of 16 games yet to be completed. The final w...
Mar 23, 2020
Promising Canadian sailor already faces plenty of challenges on Olympic journey
Just 20, promising Canadian sailor James Juhasz was already targeting the 2024 Olympics. While no one knows what the Olympic landscape looks like these days, Juhasz has been dealing with cha...
Mar 23, 2020
Snowfall warning issued as spring storm approaches the region
Enjoy your time outdoors while practicing social distancing today, because you will likely be spending quality time with your shovel tomorrow.A weather system with heavy snow is passing through north-...
Mar 23, 2020 We will likely see more of this in the coming days. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Caution on chloroquine as Canada joins global drug-testing effort: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's top public health official is warning against the use of untested drugs to treat COVID-19 amid buzz around the potential effectiveness of an anti-malaria medication. President Donald...
Mar 23, 2020