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Horse racing given green light by Ontario government to get underway
TORONTO - The Ontario government has given Woodbine Entertainment the green light to run live horse races. Horse racing was listed among the activities and businesses that could return or begin a...
May 14, 2020
Snowbirds fly over Battlefords on cross-country trek in support of front-line workers
It was a nice relief to help get resident's minds off the pandemic, even for a fleeting moment. That was the overall theme of the Snowbirds' show overhead Thursday afternoon, as they continued on thei...
May 14, 2020
U Sports unveils nominees for male and female athletes of the year
OTTAWA - An aspiring Olympian, a runner conquering autoimmune disease and a history-making goaltender are among the nominees for U Sports athletes of the year. Manitoba swimmer Kelsey Wog, Toronto run...
May 14, 2020
Five new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, province prepares for phase two of reopen plan
There are five new cases of COVID-19 in the province, with four in the La Loche area and one in Regina. The latest numbers bring the provincial total to 582 with 178 considered active.There have been ...
May 14, 2020
N.S. premier says province would play 'support' role if Ottawa probes shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier says his government would only play a "support" role if a public inquiry is called into a shooting rampage that took 22 lives in the province l...
May 14, 2020
Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow happy to be back on the training field
Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow's new normal is driving to the training ground in his soccer uniform, bringing a ball and training cones with him. He has to complete a questionnaire before leaving t...
May 14, 2020
Sentencing planned for two facing accessory charge in Laverdiere homicide
Two of the eight suspects connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation are scheduled to be sentenced in Battleford Queen's Bench Court Friday.Mavis Takakenew, 55, pleaded guilty to accessor...
May 14, 2020
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON - Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some...
May 14, 2020
Forward Shane Wright cements exceptional season with rookie of the year award
TORONTO - Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright has cemented an exceptional season in the Ontario Hockey League by capturing the rookie of the year award. The OHL made the announcement Th...
May 14, 2020
Canucks' Demko says being off the ice during pandemic can be 'overwhelming'
Thatcher Demko doesn't have many complaints about his personal circumstance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holed up just outside San Diego, Calif., the Vancouver Canucks goalie has been enjoying t...
May 14, 2020