Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
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Seven new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, but 12 more recoveries
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan dropped by five Thursday. In a media release, the provincial government announced there were 160 active cases in Saskatchewan. Active cases are the ...
Apr 09, 2020
City of Saskatoon issues more layoff notices, closes sports fields amid COVID-19 pandemic
More pink slips have gone out to civic employees in Saskatoon amid the COVID-19 pandemic. City Manager Jeff Jorgenson said layoff notices were given to 49 employees this week with more "aggressive ste...
Apr 09, 2020
Liberals, Conservatives spar over passage of COVID-19 aid legislation
OTTAWA - The governing Liberals and Opposition Conservatives are locked into what appears to be a game of political hot potato over why Parliament has yet to be recalled to pass the latest COVID-19 ec...
Apr 09, 2020
Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19
A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19: OLYMPICS - 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021. HOCKEY - NHL suspends 2...
Apr 09, 2020
Senators sign forward Mark Kastelic to three-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed centre Mark Kastelic to a three-year, entry-level contract. Kastelic, 21, recently completed his fifth major junior season for the Western Hockey League's Calg...
Apr 09, 2020
Two dead after highway crash near Aberdeen
Two men were killed when a semi and a truck collided Wednesday afternoon near Aberdeen. RCMP say a tractor-trailer travelling north on Highway 41 and a Ford F-550 truck travelling south collided, caus...
Apr 09, 2020
Curling Canada cancels remaining championships on 2019-20 schedule
Curling Canada announced Thursday that the remaining national curling championships on its 2019-20 calendar have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement affects this year...
Apr 09, 2020
Canada to be on the sidelines for first-ever Major League Rugby draft
TORONTO - Canada will be a spectator when Major League Rugby holds its first ever collegiate draft in June. Canadian players won't be eligible and the Toronto Arrows won't take part in the June 13 and...
Apr 09, 2020
Theodore case going to Supreme Court of Canada
Public Schools of Saskatchewan said Thursday it plans to appeal the recent decision on funding for a school in Theodore to the Supreme Court of Canada. On March 25, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ru...
Apr 09, 2020
Oilers forward Cave remains in medically induced coma at Toronto hospital
TORONTO - Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave remains in a medically induced coma at a Toronto hospital after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week. The Oilers, through Cave’s family, provide...
Apr 09, 2020
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