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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SGI once again accepting applications for road tests
SGI is ready to hit the gas when it comes to road tests. The Crown corporation announced Thursday it was reopening road tests to the general public effective immediately. All drivers who are required ...
Jun 25, 2020
Crop development near normal but some areas still needing rain
Saskatchewan Agriculture says crop development is around normal for this time of year for most crops in the province, although some oilseed crops are considered to be behind normal development. Provin...
Jun 25, 2020
Western Development Museum locations to stay closed
The Western Development Museum has decided to keep its locations closed for now. The Government of Saskatchewan revealed Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan is to begin Monday, which included m...
Jun 25, 2020
Worth the Wait: Doug Wilson, Kevin Lowe finally get Hall of Fame call
TORONTO - Doug Wilson was in the pool playing with his grandkids when the phone rang. Lanny McDonald was on the other end of the line. Wilson passed it to his wife, Kathy, so she would be the fir...
Jun 25, 2020
Canadian Elite Basketball League announces tournament in St. Catharines
The Canadian Elite Basketball League has announced plans to hold a tournament in St. Catharines, Ont., starting next month. The league said Thursday in a release that all seven of its teams will ...
Jun 25, 2020
CEBL announces return to play July 15
The Saskatchewan Rattlers will get a chance to defend their league title in 2020. The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday it will return to play July 15 with the opening of training ca...
Jun 25, 2020 The championship trophy that will be up for grabs on Aug. 24, 2019.
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Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup
GENEVA - Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup. The island neighbours beat Colombia 22-13 in a vote Thursday by FIFA's ruling council, which judged them as having the best ...
Jun 25, 2020
WestJet to lay off more than 3,300 workers under restructuring plan
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it will permanently lay off 3,333 employees as part of a major restructuring amid the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated the travel industry. The company plans to cons...
Jun 25, 2020
Scott hopes heat and altitude will help hometown Utah at NWSL Challenge Cup
With the NWSL Challenge Cup taking place in the Utah Royals' backyard, Canadian international Desiree Scott hopes her team starts with a slight edge. "We've been training in the altitude and...
Jun 25, 2020
Former Raptors star Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons
Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end. The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter...
Jun 25, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
