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224 new COVID cases, 1,240 variants of concern, no new deaths
An additional 4,814 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, including over 450 in the northern zones, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 167,509.T...
Mar 27, 2021

Ex-colleague of Ontario doctor Brian Nadler 'shocked' to learn of murder charge
HAWKESBURY, Ont. - A former colleague of Brian Nadler, the Ontario doctor arrested this week in connection with suspicious deaths at a hospital, described him as compassionate with patients. Dr. Ahmed...
Mar 27, 2021

'Stronger' measures needed across Canada to suppress COVID-19 resurgence: Tam
OTTAWA - As provinces push ahead with plans to reopen their economies, Canada's chief public health officer is warning that current health orders are not enough to stop rapid growth of COVID-19. Dr. T...
Mar 27, 2021

Torres belts two homes, leads Yankees to spring training win over Blue Jays
TAMPA, Fla. - Gleyber Torres belted a pair of home runs as the New York Yankees downed the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 in pre-season baseball action Saturday.Gleyber, who also hit a double in the game, open...
Mar 27, 2021

Torres belts two homes, leads Yankees to spring training win over Blue Jays
TAMPA, Fla. - Gleyber Torres belted a pair of home runs as the New York Yankees downed the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 in pre-season baseball action Saturday.Gleyber, who also hit a double in the game, open...
Mar 27, 2021

'Stronger' measures needed across Canada to suppress COVID-19 resurgence: Tam
OTTAWA - As provinces push ahead with plans to reopen their economies, Canada's chief public health officer is warning that current health orders are not enough to stop rapid growth of COVID-19. Dr. T...
Mar 27, 2021

Battlefords Lighthouse online fundraiser continues to Sunday
Those interested in showing their support for the Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords can take part in an online fundraiser currently running on the Facebook Page Keep the Lighthouse Doors Open.North B...
Mar 27, 2021

Canadians Gilles, Porier earn bronze in ice dance at figure skating worlds
STOCKHOLM - Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have won the ice dance bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships. Toronto's Gillies and Porier, of Unionville, Ont., scored 130.98 on t...
Mar 27, 2021

North Stars 20-year-olds reflect on end of season, junior career (Pt. 1)
With the abrupt conclusion to the 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season, the Battlefords North Stars must say goodbye to another class of 20-year-olds. Six players from this season's...
Mar 27, 2021

Canadian men one win away from qualifying for Olympics for first time in 37 years
The Canadian men are one win away from qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics for the first time in 37 years. But standing in their way is "the giant in CONCACAF." Canada faces host Mexico on Sunday in Gua...
Mar 27, 2021