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Extreme cold warnings issued for most of province, temperatures to drop further this weekend
For most of the winter, we've had it easy. It's been unusually mild in Saskatchewan since December with few exceptions, but that is going to change. As of Friday, most of the province is in an extreme...
Feb 05, 2021

Trudeau ducks questions on allegations against former defence chief
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all Canadians deserve a safe workplace following allegations former defence chief Jonathan Vance engaged in inappropriate conduct. But the prime minister di...
Feb 05, 2021

Nunavut hunters block mine road, airstrip; say their voices aren't being heard
Nunavut hunters have blocked a road and an airstrip at a mine on northern Baffin Island in protest of a proposed expansion. The Mary River iron ore mine, owned by Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., wants to...
Feb 05, 2021

Regina mayor in favour of hosting WHL hub
If the WHL drops the puck in a hub city this year, Regina Mayor Sandra Masters wants it to happen in the Queen City."The City of Regina has a long and storied history as it relates to WHL and hockey i...
Feb 05, 2021

Manitoba man who rammed Rideau Hall gates pleads guilty to eight charges
OTTAWA - A man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall and heading toward Justin Trudeau's home while heavily armed pleaded guilty to eight charges in court today. Corey Hurren, a Manitoba mi...
Feb 05, 2021

Road to recovery: Bianca Andreescu's 15-month absence featured many twists and turns
Just over a month after winning the U.S. Open in September 2019, things changed in a big way for Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu. A knee injury suffered in October 2019 began a 15-month inactive...
Feb 05, 2021

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign Hayes, Mulumba-Tshimanga and Catalina
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back De'Chavon Hayes, linebacker Christope Mulumba-Tshimanga and offensive lineman Tyler Catalina. Hayes had 22 defensive tackles and three inter...
Feb 05, 2021

Pound: Olympians should be considered for vaccines even though they're not required
Canadian lawyer and vocal IOC member Dick Pound believes Olympians should still be high priority for the COVID-19 vaccine, despite news they won't be required for participation in the Tokyo Games this...
Feb 05, 2021

Porcupine Plain resident wins $100,000 on Lotto 6/49
A Porcupine Plain Resident is $100,000 richer after winning the Extra on his lotto 6/49 ticket in December.Jeffrey Smith had the last six digits of the Extra on his ticket matching the Dec. 9 draw. Sm...
Feb 05, 2021

Pentagon will deploy troops to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon will deploy troops to assist getting Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Friday. Coronavirus senior adviser Andy Slavitt announced that Defence Secret...
Feb 05, 2021