Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Saskatoon police officer tests positive for COVID-19
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is confirming that a police officer has tested positive for COVID-19. It's the first time during the pandemic that a sworn officer has tested positive for the virus....
Oct 29, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Royal University Hospital, Jim Pattison Children's Hospital under water advisory
A drinking water advisory is in effect at Royal University Hospital, Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and the Saskatoon Cancer Center. A news release from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said ...
Oct 29, 2020 Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (File photo)
Canada's Hearn looks to shake off poor 2020 results with more consistent play
David Hearn, like everyone, has been deeply effected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Hearn, from Burlington, Ont., is on the PGA Tour's players committee and had to review the pro golf circuit's return-to-pl...
Oct 29, 2020
NHL clears ex-Panthers GM of wrongdoing after investigation
The NHL on Thursday cleared Dale Tallon of any wrongdoing after an independent investigation found it could not substantiate claims he made inappropriate racial, religious and ethnic comments as gener...
Oct 29, 2020
Swimming Canada urges pools to accommodate youth, says can be done safely
The number of young swimmers in Canada is dwindling because of barriers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.Closed swimming pools and pools operating at reduced capacity have impacted swimmers under the ag...
Oct 29, 2020
Reigning Brier champions Team Brad Gushue making season debut this week in Halifax
Brad Gushue experienced mixed emotions as he prepared to throw practice stones for the first time this season.He opened his curling bag and found the gold medal, crest and Newfoundland and Labrador ja...
Oct 29, 2020
Hockey Canada still holding out hope that Lafreniere can play in world juniors
CALGARY - The Canadian junior hockey team will play the waiting game with Alexis Lafreniere and the New York Rangers after learning Thursday that another NHLer will join the squad for selection camp. ...
Oct 29, 2020
Truck driver responsible for Humboldt Broncos crash seeks to stay in Canada
REGINA - A lawyer representing the truck driver responsible for the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash says his client wants to be able to stay in Canada once released from prison. It's something...
Oct 29, 2020
Sask. election results change again as vote count continues
The NDP took another seat from the Saskatchewan Party as the vote count in outstanding ridings continued Thursday. In a rematch from the 2016 election, the NDP's Aleana Young was trailing Sask. Party ...
Oct 29, 2020
Latest COVID update Oct. 29
For the second time in less than a week, Saskatchewan has recorded a single-day high in new cases of COVID-19. In a media release Thursday, the Ministry of Health reported there were 82 new cas...
Oct 29, 2020 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
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