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Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows ‘worrisome’ mutation of virus
Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia shows "worrisome" signs that the virus could be mutating to more easily infect humans, but that the tr...
Jan 03, 2025
Saskatchewan’s vacancy rate climbed slightly to 2.7 per cent in 2024
Saskatchewan's rental market saw a shift in 2024, with vacancy rates in cities with over 10,000 people rising to 2.7 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to The Canada Mortgage and Housin...
Jan 03, 2025

Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity
MONTREAL - Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with some major hospitals in Montreal operating at more than 200 per cent capacity. Around midday, Mon...
Jan 03, 2025

Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to disperse the funds. The U.S. tech...
Jan 03, 2025

Maple Leafs sign veteran defenceman Philippe Myers to two-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Philippe Myers to a two-year contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value of US850,000. The ...
Jan 03, 2025

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as lea...
Jan 03, 2025

ANAVETS Upcoming Events
The ANAVETS Club is hosting a number of upcoming events for members.See the posters below for details.
Jan 03, 2025

Civic Address Registry - Get First Responders There Faster
The Civic Address Registry (CAR), managed by the SPSA, is designed to help emergency services like police, fire, and EMS locate Saskatchewan residents more efficiently.The SPSA urges all communities t...
Jan 03, 2025

"Teams have us circled on the calendar": Streaking Mustangs understand what lies ahead for second half
The Melfort Mustangs had one of their best first halves of a season to end 2024, going 26 and 4 through their first 30 games.With the best record in the SJHL and a 15-game win streak to give them the ...
Jan 03, 2025
Tisdale Hospital ER closed this weekend
A service disruption is set to affect residents of Tisdale and area. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has revealed the Tisdale Emergency Room will not be available from Saturday, Jan. 4 at 8 am to Mo...
Jan 03, 2025