Author Archives:
Canada joins global pact to stop illegal fishing trade, plans more inspections
OTTAWA - Foreign vessels arriving in Canadian ports can expect more inspections hunting for contraband fish now that Canada is part of an international agreement to combat illegal fishing. A...
Jul 19, 2019
Roughriders defence looking to pounce on struggling Lions offence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will try to make things uncomfortable for B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly on Saturday.The Roughriders are third in the CFL with 12 sacks through four games. Th...
Jul 19, 2019 Roughriders defensive linemen Micah Johnson (2) and Charleston Hughes (39) have been reunited with Saskatchewan this season. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Search continues as Quebec entrepreneur, teen son now missing for one week
MONTREAL - Search and rescue teams focused on a narrowed zone Wednesday in their search for a missing Quebec businessman and his teen son who haven't been heard from in a week. Businessman Stepha...
Jul 19, 2019
Canadian diver Jennifer Abel finishes fourth at world championships
GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of - Canadian diver Jennifer Abel fell just short of the podium on Friday at the world aquatics championships. The 27-year-old from Laval, Que., finished fourth in the wo...
Jul 19, 2019
Judge: Michael Cohen campaign finance probe over
NEW YORK - Federal prosecutors have told a judge in New York they have concluded their investigation into campaign finance crimes committed by President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Th...
Jul 19, 2019
A birthday to remember: North Battleford woman celebrates 90 years by skydiving
Plummeting eight-thousand feet with nothing but a parachute and skydiving instructor latched to their back is no ordinary way for one to celebrate their 90 birthday. Then again, North Battleford's Wil...
Jul 19, 2019 North Battleford's Wilda O'Brien celebrated turning 90 by skydiving over Saskatoon. (Skydive Saskatoon)
Australian man, U.S. woman killed in double homicide in northeastern B.C: RCMP
FORT NELSON, B.C. - RCMP in northeastern British Columbia confirm they are investigating a double homicide involving two young travellers: one from Australia, the other from the United States. Sgt. Ja...
Jul 19, 2019
Seamus O'Regan faces calls to visit Attawapiskat during state of emergency
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan faced calls Wednesday from the federal NDP to visit the northern Ontario community of Attawapiskat First Nation so he can ...
Jul 19, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack look to hoist another rugby league trophy with win at Widnes
The Toronto Wolfpack can earn their third trophy in as many years with a win Sunday at Widnes Vikings. Toronto (20-1-0) goes into the game at Halton Stadium riding a 15-game win streak and holdin...
Jul 19, 2019
Former head of RCMP in Saskatchewan named province's lieutenant-governor
REGINA - A former head of the RCMP in Saskatchewan has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor. Russell Mirasty, 62, becomes Saskatchewan's 23rd vice-regal representative. He t...
Jul 19, 2019