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Returning Calcutta Shootout highlights Mustangs annual Parent Weekend
It's been two years since the Melfort Mustangs got to celebrate their parent weekend after last year's event was cancelled due to COVID-19.With the Mustangs hosting three games in total this week, two...
Dec 01, 2021

Interim Green Leader Amita Kuttner ready to get tough on party infighting
OTTAWA - Amita Kuttner, the new interim Green leader, says they will be ready to take tough disciplinary action to deal with party members who "have been at each other's throats." The astrophysicist, ...
Dec 01, 2021

Teddy Bear Toss, Skate with Santa events aim to fill Salvation Army Christmas hampers
Teddy bears and toys are on the Christmas wish list for the Salvation Army as they look to fill more Christmas hampers this year.Two events taking place at the Northern Lights Palace this weekend will...
Dec 01, 2021

Nova Scotia restricts out-of-province sports-related travel for kids 11 and younger
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's government on Wednesday said children aged 11 and younger could no longer travel out of province for events related to sports and culture, citing rising COVID-19 transmission c...
Dec 01, 2021

Lawyer questions coverage of First Nations water settlement as deal to be ratified
A lawyer for several First Nations says he can't get a clear answer on which Indigenous communities will be covered by a class-action settlement on drinking water - even though an $8-billion deal is s...
Dec 01, 2021

Draisaitl, Campbell, Kadri named NHL's three stars form November
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri have been named the NHL's "three stars" for November. Draisaitl...
Dec 01, 2021

Toronto FC starts work on revamping roster, declining options on Gonzalez, Zavaleta
Toronto FC, under new boss Bob Bradley, began work on revamping its roster Wednesday by declining contract options on five players including veteran defenders Omar Gonzalez and Eriq Zavaleta. A shakeu...
Dec 01, 2021

One new death and 81 new cases of COVID-19 identified today
Another 81 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today by the provincial government. Of the new cases, 55 were identified in individuals who are unvaccinated.Nineteen new cases have also been located i...
Dec 01, 2021

Trade minister Ng chats with U.S. counterpart as continental trade tensions fester
WASHINGTON - Canada's trade minister is headed back to the U.S. capital just two weeks after joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his visit to the White House. Mary Ng met virtually Tuesday with U...
Dec 01, 2021

Women's tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
The head of the women's professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champ...
Dec 01, 2021