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‘A tough day for hockey': North Stars, BMHA react to postponement
The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday, the suspension of all team and group sports, activities, and practices as part of its provincial address. The announcement will affect the Battlefor...
Nov 25, 2020

Semi-truck struck by train outside North Battleford
A collision occurred between a train and semi truck late Wednesday afternoon, just outside North Battleford.The semi-truck was heading south near Viterra, when it skidded across the railway crossing a...
Nov 25, 2020

Magical Day: A memorable Canadian one-off with the mighty Maradona
It's a play that remains fresh in soccer coach Peter Pinizzotto's mind even though it happened nearly 25 years ago. Argentine great Diego Maradona -- making a one-off appearance to play with brother L...
Nov 25, 2020

Economists weigh impacts of added COVID-19 measures
People in Saskatchewan are waiting to see what new measures or restrictions will be coming after Manitoba and Alberta introduced new ways to control the spread of COVID-19 this past week.Manitoba favo...
Nov 25, 2020

Van attack trial delayed until Thursday so experts can view Minassian's interviews
TORONTO - The murder trial for the man who killed 10 people after driving a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk has been delayed until Thursday. The judge has given the Crown and its experts a few day...
Nov 25, 2020

Around 1,300 national exemptions to COVID-19 border restrictions given out: officials
OTTAWA - Immigration officials say the federal government granted 1,300 national interest exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow people into Canada who don't qualify under current border res...
Nov 25, 2020

Boucher says big contract won't change him; taking care of his mom is a priority
Chris Boucher's story has played out like a feel-good sports movie, the kind where everyone cheers for the underdog. Riding an overnight bus as a homeless teenager. Dropping out of high school and wor...
Nov 25, 2020

Federal watchdog says victims-rights regime needs overhaul after falling 'far short'
OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's watchdog for crime victims is calling on Parliament to overhaul their bill of rights, saying the five-year-old legislation has fallen "far short" of delivering on its promise. ...
Nov 25, 2020

UN agency: Israel's Gaza blockade has devastated economy
JERUSALEM - Israel's blockade of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip has cost the seaside territory as much as $16.7 billion in economic losses and sent poverty and unemployment skyrocketing, a U.N. report sai...
Nov 25, 2020

Trump refuses to accept Biden's win as transition proceeds
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Wednesday baselessly claimed anew that he had won the election and uttered repeated falsehoods as he called into an event held by Pennsylvania Republicans to inv...
Nov 25, 2020