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MN-S takes legal action against the province of Saskatchewan
Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) has turned to the courts to address the provincial government's use and reliance on the 2010 First Nation and Mtis Consultation Policy Framework also referred to as t...
Sep 16, 2020

Man who shot federal officer is mentally ill, ex-wife says
PHOENIX - A man who opened fire on a federal security officer outside the U.S. courthouse in Phoenix has a long history of mental illness but had never been violent, his ex-wife said Wednesday, a day ...
Sep 16, 2020

Chamber looks into hosting candidates forums, with COVID-19 precautions
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is looking into the possibility of hosting some type of candidates forums for the upcoming provincial and civic elections for the local area, while adhering to the ...
Sep 16, 2020

No emergency training for crew on boat where fire killed 34
LOS ANGELES - Crew members on a dive boat say they were never instructed on emergency procedures before a predawn fire swept through the vessel as it was anchored off the South California coast, killi...
Sep 16, 2020

Have Mercy: Blowouts stir talk of mercy rule to end lopsided ballgames early
Blue Jays backup infielder Santiago Espinal could only offer a helpless smile as he watched DJ LeMahieu turn on his pitch and launch it over the Yankee Stadium wall. Pressed into mound ...
Sep 16, 2020

Annual mass honouring Montreal's unclaimed dead adopts special meaning during COVID
MONTREAL - Audience members were called to lay white roses in front of the altar of a Montreal cathedral on Wednesday during a ceremony in honour of the hundreds of Quebecers ...
Sep 16, 2020

Easier, quicker saliva sampling eyed for next stage of COVID-19 testing
TORONTO - A saliva-based COVID-19 test is likely to be available this fall, say private and public health officials touting various methods under consideration across the country as lineups grow at CO...
Sep 16, 2020

NationsWEST Field House re-opens with COVID-19 precautions
The Credit Union CUplex NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford is now open again for fitness and sports enthusiasts to enjoy. Chantel Cunningham, aquafit and boot camp instructor, is thrilled to ...
Sep 16, 2020

Jays reliever Giles goes back on the injured list; Hernandez activated
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ken Giles returned to the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a right arm injury. Manager Charlie Montoyo said the right-hander had an MRI exam but he had yet to...
Sep 16, 2020

Ottawa Aces sign former England under-20 international Guy Armitage
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed Guy Armitage, a former England under-20 rugby union international centre, from the London Broncos. The 28-year-old is the younger brother of former England rugby u...
Sep 16, 2020