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Close to 2 years on as VP of culture and inclusion, Raptors' Wiggins has just begun
John Wiggins has been preparing for what he's doing now his whole life. Even if he wasn't aware of it. The important work the Toronto Raptors do off the court that John helps spearhead has been someth...
Feb 24, 2022
Prospect of protest 'convoy' in D.C. yet to fully coalesce as authorities get ready
WASHINGTON - An Ottawa-inspired "freedom convoy" is making its way to the U.S. capital, but as of now, it has little else in common with its Canadian namesake. Where the protests in Canada's capital w...
Feb 24, 2022
McGregor named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for upcoming Paralympics
Tyler McGregor has been named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for the upcoming Beijing Paralympics. It will be the third time the 27-year-old from Forest, Ont., has suited up for Canada at the Pa...
Feb 24, 2022
Ethics investigation started following complaint
Battleford town council approved a resolution this week for a Council Code of Conduct-Ethics investigation after a complaint was filed."It's being investigated by the investigation team," CAO Ash Alam...
Feb 24, 2022
Saskatchewan Announces $2.2 million for Training Voucher Program
The Government of Saskatchewan announced $2.2 million in funding to help individuals train and re-enter the labour force with new marketable skills. The funding will be provided through the Training V...
Feb 24, 2022
Canadian cricketers wrap up T20 World Cup qualifier with win over Bahrain
MUSCAT, Oman - Captain Navneet Dhaliwal hit a swashbuckling 54 and Harsh Thaker took four wickets as Canada defeated Bahrain by seven wickets Thursday to finish fifth at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qu...
Feb 24, 2022
Live updates: Macron vows 'no weakness' in reply to Russia
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: -- PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron says France and its European allies did everything to try to head off the attack on Ukraine. He said that they will...
Feb 24, 2022
AP Source: UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia
UEFA will no longer stage this season's Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. An extraordinary meeting of the UEFA executive committ...
Feb 24, 2022
AP Source: UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia
UEFA will no longer stage this season's Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. An extraordinary meeting of the UEFA executive committ...
Feb 24, 2022
Liability, enforcement among concerns during City masks vote
The debate over continuing mask restrictions was a spirited one at North Battleford City Council, but moving forward, both Council and Administration will be following the province's lead.The 5-2 vote...
Feb 24, 2022