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AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three p...
May 29, 2020
Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus
EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it's one more way to keep Al...
May 29, 2020
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, total at 641
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 641. One new case is in the Saskatoon region and the other is in the South region.Accordin...
May 29, 2020
HFX Wanderers set to become first Canadian Premier League team to resume training
HFX Wanderers FC is the first Canadian Premier League team to receive approval from local government and health authorities to resume training. The league says the Halifax-based franchise will st...
May 29, 2020
Proposed COVID-19 rule changes by World Rugby could improve the sport
TORONTO - Proposed law amendments to the game of rugby to reduce the COVID-19 transmission risk could improve the sport, according to top Canadian rugby officials. World Rugby says the rule chang...
May 29, 2020
Former PQ leader Boisclair reports to police after sex assault warrant issued
MONTREAL - Former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair turned himself in at an east-end Montreal police station Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on sexual assault char...
May 29, 2020
Canucks parting ways with amateur scouting director Judd Brackett
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks and amateur scouting director Judd Brackett are parting ways. The Canucks announced in a release Friday that they have not reached a new agreement with Brackett, who ...
May 29, 2020
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows
OTTAWA - Canada's Indigenous services minister says Ottawa won't dictate terms to First Nations on holding ceremonies and powwows during a pandemic. "If you believe in self-determination of Indigenous...
May 29, 2020
Saskatchewan company connecting residents with healthcare providers
A way to access licensed doctors and nurses from the comfort of your home? There's an app for that.All Saskatchewan residents with a valid healthcard are now able to connect with healthcare providers ...
May 29, 2020
Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts set to re-open across the province
Another set of individual outdoor sports are set to return to the province as the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan continues to roll out.The Government of Saskatchewan has given municipalities in the provinc...
May 29, 2020