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Saskatoon man with terminal cancer giving magic mushrooms a shot
A Saskatoon man has been given a special exemption to take psilocybin mushrooms to help him deal with the psychological impact of his terminal cancer. Thomas Hartle is a 52-year-old father of two. He'...
Aug 10, 2020 Thomas Hartle in his hospital bed. (Thomas Hartle/Facebook)
Pro wrestling star James 'Kamala' Harris dies at 70
James Harris, a Mississippi-born sharecropper who gained international fame as "Kamala the Ugandan Giant," a massive professional wrestler who terrorized opponents with his trademark "splash," has die...
Aug 10, 2020
Saskatchewan reports five new COVID-19 cases, eight more recoveries
The Government of Saskatchewan reported five new COVID-19 cases Monday, the lowest single-day total in three weeks. The last time the case numbers were that low was July 19, when there also were five ...
Aug 10, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Firearm pointed at police officer during break-and-enter call
A 20-year-old man is facing several charges after police responded to a break and enter in progress during which a gun was pointed at an officer early Saturday morning in the Mayfair area. In a releas...
Aug 10, 2020
NHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests in second week in Toronto, Edmonton
NEW YORK - The NHL says it has had no positive COVID-19 test results in its first two weeks in secure zones in Edmonton and Toronto. The league says it administered 7,245 tests in its second week, fro...
Aug 10, 2020
Royal Montreal Golf Club to host Presidents Cup in 2024, last hosted in 2007
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is eager to add a new chapter to the storied history of the Royal Montreal Golf Club. Royal Montreal was named the host of the 2024 Presidents Cup on Monday, the...
Aug 10, 2020
Man missing since mid-July found safe
A 25-year-old Saskatoon man who had last been seen July 16 has been located and found to be safe, according to a release from police. On July 22, police issued a release saying the man had been report...
Aug 10, 2020 (650 CKOM)
Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola, Vancouver's Thomas Hasal up for MLS tournament awards
Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola and Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Thomas Hasal are up for individual awards for their play at the MLS is Back Tournament. Akinola is one of four finalists for the Young...
Aug 10, 2020
Blue Jays' temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes
It had to be a bit of a bittersweet day for Buffalo, N.Y., last month when the Toronto Blue Jays announced they would play most of their 2020 home games in the border city. "Jubilation as Major League...
Aug 10, 2020
2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 16 in Toronto. The 2020 class of...
Aug 10, 2020
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