Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
If you find yourself needing a program to keep track of what various political parties stand for, Murray Wood says it's ...
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Leylah Annie Fernandez advances, while Denis Shapovalov eliminated at French Open
PARIS - Another Grand Slam, another next step for Leylah Annie Fernandez. The 18-year-old Canadian has advanced to the third round in her third career Grand Slam after beating world No. 47 Polona Herc...
Oct 01, 2020
Early playoff exit stings, but Jays' future bright as young core gains experience
The young core on the Toronto Blue Jays made significant strides in the pandemic-shortened season. An unexpected playoff appearance was a welcome development too. A team built for the future took a bi...
Oct 01, 2020
SHA warns of potential COVID-19 exposures at Warman, Saskatoon, Regina businesses
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is notifying the public that individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were at businesses in Saskatoon, Warman and Regina on Sept. 24, 25 and 26. On Sept. 24...
Sep 30, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
Roughriders lay off employees in business office, football operations
With the team facing a $10-million shortfall due to COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to lay off some employees. In a statement, the CFL team said it "had to make difficult decisions in ...
Sep 30, 2020
Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 to sweep wild-card series
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An unexpected return to the playoffs didn’t last long for the Toronto Blue Jays. They surprised many by getting to the wild-card series. The top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays surp...
Sep 30, 2020
Frost advisory in effect across southern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada issued a frost advisory for the southern half of Saskatchewan on Wednesday afternoon. “Light winds, clearing skies, and temperatures dropping below zero tonight are creating a...
Sep 30, 2020
A's hold off Abreu, White Sox 5-3, force series to Game 3
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland's long-reliable regulars Marcus Semien and Khris Davis powered a couple of home runs, Mark Canha made a game-saving catch against the wall and red-hot right-hander Chris Bass...
Sep 30, 2020
Canadian women's hockey team forward Sarah Nurse ready for change
Sarah Nurse has stood in the crosswinds of societal and sport upheaval. Her hockey career in flux because of a collective movement to further the women's game, the COVID-19 pandemic threw another laye...
Sep 30, 2020
Man facing charges after attempting to light ATM on fire
A 26-year-old man is facing one charge of arson after an attempt was made to set a downtown ATM on fire. In a release, police say on Sept. 18 at about 5:15 a.m., a man entered a financial institution ...
Sep 30, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
QMJHL players to be handed 15-minute penalties for fighting
LONGUEUIL, Que. - The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has approved new rules that dole out stiffer punishments for fighting. All players involved in a fight will now receive a 10-minute miscon...
Sep 30, 2020
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8:30 - As Canada looks for new ways to strengthen its economy and reduce its dependence on the United States, one idea g...
