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Future of Sport in Canada Commission opens public survey ahead of summit
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission launched its public survey Monday to gather opinions on safe sport and improving the sport system ahead of its fall summit. Among the first questions posed: ha...
Jun 16, 2025

Ron Taylor, a former major-league pitcher and longtime Blue Jays doctor, dead at 87
TORONTO - Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series-winning pitcher and longtime Toronto Blue Jays team physician, has died. He was 87. The Blue Jays confirmed Taylor's death in a statement Monday. A ca...
Jun 16, 2025

Melfort man faces drug, weapons charges
A man wanted on a warrant in Melfort now faces additional charges. RCMP officers were conducting what they called "proactive patrols" in the city on Saturday and spotted a man they knew to be on a war...
Jun 16, 2025

McDavid, Oilers facing elimination against Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup final
FORT LAUDERDALE - Connor McDavid chose his words carefully. The Oilers captain - undoubtedly hockey's best player - had just been asked about the pressure on himself in his team's moment of need. "Tha...
Jun 16, 2025

Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission hosting event in Humboldt
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is hosting an evening event in Humboldt focused on human rights in the province. The meeting is at the Uniplex Tuesday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m."Th...
Jun 16, 2025

Border bill raises questions about expanded data sharing with U.S.: Citizen Lab
OTTAWA - An organization that monitors the effect of information flows on human rights says the new federal border security bill appears to "roll out a welcome mat" for expanded data-sharing agreement...
Jun 16, 2025

3-year-old has died after being struck by starting gate at N.B. horse racing track
Police in New Brunswick say a three-year-old child has died after they were struck by the starting gate at a horse racing track in Woodstock, N.B. The town's chief of police Mark Bennett says the gate...
Jun 16, 2025

Rare find: Remains of large, shortfin mako shark found in eastern Nova Scotia
PORT DUFFERIN - A marine animal rescue group has confirmed a rare but unfortunate find on Nova Scotia's eastern shore. The Halifax-based Marine Animal Response Society says the remains of a large, sho...
Jun 16, 2025

Nearly $700K raised in Saskatchewan Day of Caring radiothon
Saskatchewan was called on to help their neighbours during their worst moments and they came through. With the help of over 60 radio stations and online media sites, $680,345 has been raised and donat...
Jun 16, 2025

Two men suffer serious injuries after highway accident near Red Earth
Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an accident on Highway 55 near Red Earth Cree Nation.Carrot River RCMP responded to the accident on Friday, June 13, around 10 a.m.,...
Jun 16, 2025