Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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More COVID-19 exposures reported in Regina, Saskatoon and P.A.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public to possible COVID-19 exposures in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. The exposures happened at the following locations: Regina Oct. 6 —...
Oct 14, 2020
'Shy' midfielder Michael Baldisimo catching attention with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Michael Baldisimo is the kind of midfielder who shows no fear as he strips opponents of the ball. The young Vancouver Whitecaps player looks composed as he threads passes across a congeste...
Oct 14, 2020
Canadian World Cup and Olympic ski racing organizer Darrell MacLachlan dies at 63
CALGARY - An facilitator of international skiing in Canada has died.Darrell MacLachlan was chief of race for men's alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, B.C., and the annual World Cup...
Oct 14, 2020
Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Jake Allen to two-year contract extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jake Allen to a two-year contract extension. The deal, which kicks in for the 2021-22 campaign, is worth US$2.875 million per season. Montreal ...
Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic puts Toronto Argonauts rookie Dion Pellerin's CFL dream on hold
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has put Dion Pellerin's CFL dream on hold. The six-foot, 225-pound running back was excited at the prospect of playing for the Toronto Argonauts after being selected in...
Oct 14, 2020
Person injured after deer goes through car windshield near Warman
At least one person has serious injuries after a wildlife crash west of Warman on Wednesday. Warman Fire and Rescue responded at 6:15 a.m. to Highway 305. UPDATE: Hwy 305 MVC call this morning....
Oct 14, 2020 (650 CKOM)
Canadians divided over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, priority inoculations
OTTAWA - Canadians appear to be turning against mandatory COVID-19 inoculations whenever a vaccine becomes available, with a new poll suggesting the number of people opposed to the idea is growing. Th...
Oct 14, 2020
Hughes pleased to set his own schedule in 2021 and prioritize big tournaments, family
Mackenzie Hughes started the 2021 PGA Tour season with the highest ranking of his career and he's already reaping the benefits.Hughes, from Dundas, Ont., will be in the field at this week's CJ Cup, wh...
Oct 14, 2020
Jamie Nye: GOAT debates show nostalgia usually wins
It has become one of the most passionate debates in sports, right up there with Bobby Orr or Wayne Gretzky, or whether Paul Henderson be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The debate is LeBron James or Micha...
Oct 14, 2020
Skate Canada International in Ottawa cancelled amid concern over COVID-19 increase
The cancellation of Skate Canada International didn't come as a surprise to Kirsten Moore-Towers. It was still a huge disappointment. Seven months after the world championships in Montreal were shelve...
Oct 14, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
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On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
