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Homicide teams evidence policies prompt acquittal of B.C. man on murder charge
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says the province's homicide investigation team's "systemic, flagrant disregard" for the charter rights of accused may impact hundreds of murder case...
Apr 24, 2021

Colton Herta matches dad, grabs pole in tight IndyCar field
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Colton Herta bounced back from a disappointing IndyCar opener by winning the pole Saturday for the street course race in downtown St. Petersburg. Herta was enveloped in a first-...
Apr 24, 2021

Canadian Olympic bobsleigh champion Alex Kopacz in hospital battling COVID-19 ailment
Alex Kopacz says he's never felt so close to the grave. The Olympic champion brakeman in men's bobsled is in hospital with COVID-19.The 31-year-old entered London University Hospital on Wednesday and ...
Apr 24, 2021

The world isolates. A New Zealand band plays to 50,000 fans
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Singer Matiu Walters grinned as he gazed out over 50,000 damp but delirious fans and said those magic words: "So, what's up Eden Park?" While much of the world remains hunkered...
Apr 24, 2021

Doctor reacts as anti-mask protests sweep through Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning people about attending rallies against COVID restrictions as a convoy of people parade through the prairies.Chris Saccoccia, who identifies himself a...
Apr 24, 2021

Knicks extend winning streak to 9, beat Raptors 120-103
NEW YORK - Julius Randle had 31 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Barrett added 25 points and 12 boards, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday for their ninth straight victory....
Apr 24, 2021

10,159 new COVID-19 vaccines given, 286 new cases
An additional 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 392,294. The 10,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine repo...
Apr 24, 2021

Rates of hospitalization, ICU admission from COVID-19 rising across Canada: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's Chief Public Health officer says the latest national data shows an ongoing rise in severe illness from COVID-19 is continuing to strain the country's health-care systems and workers....
Apr 24, 2021

North Stars add talent from across the border
The Battlefords North Stars announced a number of new player signings this week, including four from across the border. Head coach and general manager of the Stars, Brayden Klimosko, said they're look...
Apr 24, 2021

Toronto FC looks to finish deal for Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo
Toronto FC has come to an agreement to land Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo as its third designated player, according to several sources.Major League Soccer and TFC have finalized a t...
Apr 24, 2021