Sarah Mills: Snowbirds' grounding is a chance for Liberal government to stand behind its words
We are told the Snowbirds will return. We are told that the plan is to get new planes quickly. Sarah Mills says now, the...
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Track coach Dave Scott-Thomas banned for life by Athletics Canada
Longtime coach Dave Scott-Thomas was given a lifetime ban by Athletics Canada on Wednesday, the culmination of an investigation of allegations that rocked Canada's track and field community....
Mar 25, 2020
Bach invokes Trump in defence of Olympic decision
GENEVA - A day after officially postponing the Tokyo Olympics, IOC president Thomas Bach invoked comments by President Donald Trump to defend himself from criticism on Wednesday. Bach spoke to about 4...
Mar 25, 2020
Survivors of world conflicts offer perspective amid pandemic
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - As Western countries reeling from the coronavirus pandemic awaken to a new reality of economic collapse, overwhelmed hospitals, grounded flights and home confinement, it's...
Mar 25, 2020
KHL gives up on trying to reschedule its playoffs, cancels remainder season
The Kontinental Hockey League has given up on trying to reschedule its playoffs and cancelled the remainder of the season. The Russia-based KHL is widely considered to be the strongest league outside ...
Mar 25, 2020
Tokyo's delayed Olympics: Who pays bills for another year?
TOKYO - With the Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021, now comes the multi-billion-dollar question: Who pays the bills for the delay, and how large will they be? The most likely answer is - primarily J...
Mar 25, 2020
Timberwolves' Towns says mother hospitalized with COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves centre Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother is hospitalized and in a medically-induced coma after contracting the coronavirus. Towns talked about the condition of hi...
Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19 concerns delay construction on Sid Buckwold Bridge
Construction on the Sid Buckwold Bridge has been deferred to April 6 after Allan Construction determined more needs to be done to ensure the health and safety of its workers in the wake of the COVID-1...
Mar 25, 2020 (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Last Mountain Distillery responds to shortage of hand sanitizer
Last Mountain Distillery is adding another product to its lineup — but this one is a little different than the company’s usual fare. The Lumsden-based distillery, which is known for its al...
Mar 25, 2020
Regina Pats win Connor Bedard sweepstakes, land first selection in WHL Bantam Draft
The Regina Pats are poised for years of success after winning the Western Hockey League's (WHL) Bantam Draft Lottery Wednesday morning. In the void of live sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans ea...
Mar 25, 2020
Britain’s Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus
LONDON (AP) - Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. The 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-i...
Mar 25, 2020
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