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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ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dead at 72
Dusty Hill, the bassist for legendary rock and roll band ZZ Top, has died. The group announced Hill's passing via social media Wednesday. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hi...
Jul 28, 2021 ZZ Top bass guitarist Dusty Hill died Wednesday. (ZZ Top/Facebook)
Ottawa Senators give head coach D.J. Smith two-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed head coach D.J. Smith to a two-year extension. The club announced the deal Wednesday, saying it will keep the 44-year-old native of Windsor, Ont., behind the b...
Jul 28, 2021
Farm Stress Line sees increased demand amid struggles in 2021 growing season
It's been a tough year for many in the agriculture sector. From lack of snow, to a worsening moisture deficit and the smoke and heat, it's made things extremely difficult for farmers trying to get cro...
Jul 28, 2021 Saskatchewan producers harvest at sunset. (Darren Sproat/Instagram)
Province planning for hundreds more long-term care beds in Regina
The province is is planning to add hundreds of long-term care beds in Regina. “The province is moving forward with a plan to develop approximately 600 long-term care beds in Regina, to meet the ...
Jul 28, 2021
Montreal Canadiens owner says team let down fans with controversial draft pick
MONTREAL - The owner of the Montreal Canadiens says he understands the team disappointed fans by drafting a player who was convicted of taking and distributing an explicit photo without consent while ...
Jul 28, 2021
Raptors keeping options open heading in to NBA draft
The Toronto Raptors' general manager says the team is keeping all options open ahead of Thursday's NBA draft. Bobby Webster says the team has narrowed its list of potential players to pick, but it cou...
Jul 28, 2021
Oilers, Flames make big splashes in free agency; Leafs find help in net
When Zach Hyman visited Edmonton with his wife about a week ago, he quickly realized that signing with the Oilers as a free agent would be a "no brainer." The couple liked the city and could see their...
Jul 28, 2021
Olympic skateboarding an exciting sight for youth at Regina skatepark
Even in 36-degree heat, Paishence Kay found time to cruise up and down the ramps at the skatepark on Rochdale Avenue. Kay has only been skating off-and-on for about a year, taking multiple breaks beca...
Jul 28, 2021
Ledecky wins gold, Biles drops out of all-around
TOKYO - Katie Ledecky got her first gold medal of these Olympics, while Simone Biles pulled out of another event she came into the Games favored to win. Ledecky bounced back from losses in her first t...
Jul 28, 2021
Penny Oleksiak swims into Canada's record books after earning sixth career medal
Canada's most decorated summer Olympian doesn't have much time to rest and take it in. Penny Oleksiak swam into Canada's record books on Wednesday after winning a bronze in the women's 200-metre frees...
Jul 28, 2021
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