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‘We did nothing wrong’: Hawks call ‘double standard’ in new COVID-19 restrictions
The Nipawin Hawks knew an announcement regarding new provincial COVID-19 restrictions would come from the Government of Saskatchewan following their last practice.When Head Coach Doug Johnson got off ...
Nov 26, 2020
Trouble brewing ahead of start to Nova Scotia fall lobster season: Indigenous leader
HALIFAX - The Indigenous leader at the centre of a dispute over Nova Scotia lobster says the recent seizure of lobster traps in St. Marys Bay by federal officers could lead to trouble on the water nex...
Nov 26, 2020
'It's a big business': Mustangs Blevins reacts to new restrictions, SJHL pause
The Saskatchewan Government's announcement on Wednesday saw the cancellation of a number of leisure activities until at least Dec. 17.Included in those cancellations was hockey, which includes the Sas...
Nov 26, 2020
Provinces push Freeland to delay bump in CPP premiums in economic update
OTTAWA - Provincial finance ministers have quietly prodded Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to put a pause on planned increases in premiums workers and businesses pay into the Canada Pension Plan.Th...
Nov 26, 2020
Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season
It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start planning their ice fishi...
Nov 26, 2020
Health Canada expects first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month
OTTAWA - The chief medical adviser at Health Canada says Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine candidate could be approved in Canada next month. Dr. Supriya Sharma says the Health Canada review is most advanced f...
Nov 26, 2020
Toronto Raptors place seldom-used centre Dewan Hernandez on waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Dewan Hernandez.Hernandez split last season between the NBA and Raptors 905 of the G League after Toronto selected him with the 59th pick of the 2019 d...
Nov 26, 2020
Canadians who say they've been targeted by foreign agents want co-ordinated response
OTTAWA - Canadians who say they have been victims of threats and intimidation by Chinese, Iranian and Russian foreign agents argue domestic police forces are ill-equipped to deal with their concerns.T...
Nov 26, 2020
Sasakamoose never strayed too far away from his home or his people
Well before Fred Sasakamoose passed away on Tuesday afternoon due to complications from COVID-19, he was already being honoured by those that knew and respected him.Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Chief Larry...
Nov 26, 2020
Ontario to release new COVID-19 projections as Ottawa pledges support for Nunavut
Canada's two biggest provinces have each reported more than 1,400 new COVID-19 infections as Ottawa pledged funds to help Nunavut deal with its soaring caseload. Ontario, which is expected to un...
Nov 26, 2020