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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A 'rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 21 in custody and 5 officers injured
NEW YORK (AP) - An NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned "incredibly reckless," New York City police claimed, as some dejected Knicks fans scaled light poles, pelted officers with obj...
Jun 09, 2026 New York Knicks fans celebrate on the street outside of a watch party in Bryant Park for Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Sask. Premier Scott Moe shares preview of upcoming trade mission to Europe
A Saskatchewan delegation will be travelling "across the pond" next week in an effort to expand trade and export partnerships for the province. On Tuesday, Premier Scott Moe joined The Evan Bray Show ...
Jun 09, 2026 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shared more about the upcoming provincial trade delegation travelling to eastern Europe and beyond during an interview on The Evan Bray Show on June 9. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Serena returns: Williams begins her comeback in doubles at Queen's Club
LONDON (AP) - Serena Williams is back on a professional tennis court. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at Queen's Club on Tuesday for her first-...
Jun 09, 2026 Serena Williams of the United States, left, talks to playing partner Victoria Mboko of Canada as they play against Nicole Melichar-Martinez of Canada and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand during their first round doubles match at the Queen's Club tennis championships in London, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
NEW YORK (AP) - NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months afte...
Jun 09, 2026 This undated photo provided by NASA Tuesday, June 9, 2026, shows the Artemis III crew including, from left, Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio, posing for an official portrait. (Bill Stafford/NASA via AP)
A sexual misconduct probe against ICC's chief prosecutor says he engaged in 'serious misconduct'
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court found he had engaged in "serious misconduct...
Jun 09, 2026 Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, looks up prior to a press conference in The Hague, Netherlands, July 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
Lathey Pool opening delayed due to mechanical issues, George Ward Pool to open early
Summer fun can start early with a dip in the swimming pool at George Ward Pool in Saskatoon, though another location's seasonal opening has been pushed back. The opening dates for Saskatoon's outdoor ...
Jun 09, 2026 Swimmers at Saskatoon's Lathey Pool. (650 CKOM file photo)
Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - More than 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, a grim toll as officials intensify efforts to sl...
Jun 09, 2026 Health workers prepare for duty at the Mongbwalu treatment center in Mongbwalu, Congo, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)
Murray Wood: Social media exposes racists all around us
Murray Wood says he's constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you think racism isn't all around you, he says it's time to think again. Murray Woo...
Jun 09, 2026
Sarah Mills: Summer fun begins in school already
With field trips and pool visits, Sarah Mills says June may seem like a different education system, but the month also celebrates students' hard work and achievements as they have fun with friends. Th...
Jun 09, 2026
Prairie Lily riverboat resumes operations as South Sask. River rises
The rising water levels on the South Saskatchewan River have allowed Saskatoon's Prairie Lily riverboat to resume its operations. The river is on the rise after the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency ...
Jun 09, 2026 "Thank you to everyone who showed patience, understanding, and support while we waited for conditions to improve. Your encouragement has meant more than you know," the Prairie Lily's management team wrote in a social media post. (650 CKOM file photo)
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