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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SDRCC chosen by federal government to implement new Canadian safe sport mechanism
OTTAWA - The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada has been selected by the federal government to implement a new initiative to prevent abuse in sport. Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbea...
Jul 06, 2021
Latest COVID update July 6: Sask. surpasses 500,000 second doses, first death in week reported
More than half a million Saskatchewan residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There were 8,348 doses administered in the province in the latest reporting period, with 7,393 of those secon...
Jul 06, 2021 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
Blue Jays acquire relievers Richards, Francis from Brewers for Tellez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Rowdy Tellez. The 28-year-old Richards is on...
Jul 06, 2021
Toronto FC takes on New England, looking to move ahead after coaching change
Chris Armas has left the building, not by choice. Still, Toronto FC's former head coach was front and centre in absentia Tuesday. Armas was axed the day after Saturday's humiliating 7-1 loss at D.C. U...
Jul 06, 2021
Canada's Andre De Grasse races to another 200 victory in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canada's Andre De Grasse ran to another fast time less than a month out from the Tokyo Olympics. The three-time Olympic medallist from Markham, Ont., won the 200 metres at the Gyul...
Jul 06, 2021
'A crazy bunch of guys': Canadiens head into a hurricane looking to extend Cup final
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme could only smile. In a roller-coaster season where his underdog Canadiens - left for dead time and again - have risen off the mat like a wobbly, bloodied, grinning prize ...
Jul 06, 2021
SGI had strong year financially despite COVID challenges
According to the annual reports it tabled Tuesday, SGI successfully withstood the impacts of COVID-19 during the 2020-21 fiscal year. The Crown corporation's Auto Fund was able to provide the largest ...
Jul 06, 2021
Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols is happy to be reunited with Paul LaPolice in Ottawa
The CFL's lengthy layoff wasn't all bad for Matt Nichols. The COVID-19 pandemic did cost the veteran quarterback a full season - and 18 game cheques. But it has also allowed Nichols to join the Ottawa...
Jul 06, 2021
RCMP conducting investigation near Sandy Beach
Police are conducting an investigation at a rural area south of Sandy Beach, in the RM of Good Lake, roughly 230 kilometres northeast of Regina. A portion of Tiny Grid Road was blocked off Tuesday mor...
Jul 06, 2021
Woods, four-time Olympian Pendrel headline Canada's cycling team for Tokyo Olympics
TORONTO - Two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Catharine Pendrel headlines Canada's largest-ever Olympic cycling team. Cycling Canada announced its 23 nominated athletes Tuesday in roa...
Jul 06, 2021
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Murray Wood: Is this the end of the Snowbirds, or just this era?
The federal government is promising Canada's famous aerobatic team will return, and don't governments always keep their ...
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On Wednesday's show, Evan talks about the Snowbirds with an alumnus and Tourism Moose Jaw to understand the impact of th...
