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Trudeau, O'Toole in Ontario, Singh in Quebec on Day 18 of election campaign
The three main party leaders are staying central for Day 18 of the federal election campaign. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau begins his day with an announcement in Toronto. Conservative Leader Erin O'T...
Sep 01, 2021

Orioles halt Blue Jays' win streak at three with 4-2 victory
TORONTO - A sixth-inning collapse from starter Hyun Jin Ryu halted the Blue Jays' modest three-game win streak on Tuesday. Ryu had a no-hitter going through 5 2/3 innings before he surrendered three r...
Aug 31, 2021

Poulin scores winner, Canada captures gold with 3-2 overtime win against U.S.
CALGARY - Canada won the women's world hockey championship for the first time in almost a decade on Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime win over the United States. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the winner for Ca...
Aug 31, 2021

Saskatoon Chamber CEO supports status quo for vaccine passports, health measures
The CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is pleased the province isn't mandating vaccines or introducing any new public health measures.A day after Premier Scott Moe and chief medical heal...
Aug 31, 2021

Regina returns to masks at indoor city facilities, employees to need proof of vaccination
The City of Regina is enacting new COVID-19 safety precautions, taking a "fairly proactive and fairly aggressive approach" to handle the fourth wave of the pandemic.Starting Saturday, the people at in...
Aug 31, 2021

Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and fearsome Hurricane Ida drew viewers to cable channels that focused on the unfolding events. Fox News Channel had the lion's share of the mos...
Aug 31, 2021

Manitoba Tories choose Kelvin Goertzen as interim leader, new premier until Oct. 30
WINNIPEG - Kelvin Goertzen will become Manitoba's 23rd premier. The governing Progressive Conservative caucus chose Goertzen Tuesday as interim party leader to replace Premier Brian Pallister, who is ...
Aug 31, 2021

Melfort Library celebrates successful summer reading program
A total of 4,210 books were read by 230 kids in the summer reading program at the Melfort Public Library.A wind-up party that, included a story, prizes from local businesses, and a game of BINGO, was ...
Aug 31, 2021

Pierre Fitzgibbon to return as Quebec economy minister after selling shares
QUEBEC - Pierre Fitzgibbon will return to the cabinet of Premier Franois Legault on Wednesday after withdrawing in June because of ethics violations. He will resume his role as economy minister follow...
Aug 31, 2021

EmPower U Equine moves to new location and constructs new building with indoor arena
EmPower U Equine has moved into a new location and facility near Nipawin.The assisted learning program develops life skills through personal interactions with horses.Co-founders and facilitators Shann...
Aug 31, 2021