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Canadian tennis stars experiencing mixed results heading into Rogers Cup
WASHINGTON - With the eye-catching results from the tennis teens at big tournaments in Indian Wells, Calif., and Miami back in March, fans were hoping - almost expecting - that a Canadian dynasty...
Aug 01, 2019

12th City Artist Collective Active in Melfort
There are exciting changes happening to this group! You may have noticed for one, the name change. Also, we are busy working on building a stronger, more active artist group. We have decided to create...
Aug 01, 2019

Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards
MONTREAL - Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal. Schnur, ranked 9...
Aug 01, 2019

PM pledges access to medication as pharmacists, patient groups fear shortage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging to ensure Canadians have access to medication they need at affordable prices in the face of concerns about a Trump administration deci...
Aug 01, 2019

Grandparents Day Stroll-a-Thon
The Mont St. Joseph's Grandparents Day Stroll-a-Thon will be Sunday, September 8 from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. Pick up a pledge sheet and start collecting pledges. There are other ways to help and to have...
Aug 01, 2019

Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife to face disciplinary charges
TORONTO - A Toronto neurosurgeon who killed his wife two days after she filed for divorce now faces a disciplinary hearing. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says Mohamm...
Aug 01, 2019

Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO - Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks a...
Aug 01, 2019

A Summer Full of Fun for PA National Park
A full calendar of events for August Lake life in Waskesiu during August is busy with events and activities to keep visitors active, learning and having fun right to the end of summer. Small- to large...
Aug 01, 2019 Copyright Greg Huszar Photography

Bank of England says Brexit uncertainties 'more entrenched'
LONDON - The probability that Britain's economy slips into recession early next year is rising even if the country manages to negotiate a smooth and orderly exit from the European Union in the weeks a...
Aug 01, 2019

Former cabinet minister, Nunavut MP Hunter Tootoo won't seek re-election
OTTAWA - Hunter Tootoo, the Nunavut MP who began his time on Parliament Hill with a seat at the Liberal cabinet table and ended up sitting as an Independent, says he won't be running for re-...
Aug 01, 2019