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Biden taps Zients as White House chief of staff
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden announced Jeff Zients on Friday as his next White House chief of staff, tapping an experienced technocrat who headed his administration's response to the COVID-19...
Jan 27, 2023
Argentina rallies for three late tries to defeat Canadian men at Sydney Sevens
SYDNEY, Australia - Canada's men fell victim to a furious Argentina comeback on Friday, conceding three late tries to lose 24-19 at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The game was the first for the South America...
Jan 27, 2023
Has the troubling economy affected how you tip?
It's no surprise the financial hardships of the day have affected many people in Saskatchewan, but how much effect has it had on generosity and in particular, tipping?Whether you are at a restaurant, ...
Jan 27, 2023
Watchdog blames Syria's air force for deadly chlorine attack
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - An investigation by the global chemical weapons watchdog established there are "reasonable grounds to believe" Syria's air force dropped two cylinders containing chlorine...
Jan 27, 2023
Djokovic tops Paul; faces Tsitsipas in Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic put aside some shaky play in the early going and took over his Australian Open semifinal against unseeded American Tommy Paul on Friday, winning 7-5, 6-1, 6-...
Jan 27, 2023
Hockey, jobs, children, guitar, custom suit all in a day in the life of a PHF player
Canadians make up 44 per cent of Premier Hockey Federation players this season, with two of seven teams in the women's league based north of the border. The PHF has upped the ante in its bid to be the...
Jan 27, 2023
Battlefords Bent Rodz Car Club gearing up for season
The Battlefords Bent Rodz Car Club recently held a meeting previewing a busy season ahead in the community. The Bent Rodz Car Club is a locally based conglomerate of car enthusiasts that gather togeth...
Jan 27, 2023
Gunman kills security chief at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A man armed with a Kalashnikov-style rifle stormed the Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran's capital Friday, killing the head of security at the diplomatic post and wounding ...
Jan 27, 2023
In The News for Jan. 27: Concerns over state of provincial health systems
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 27, 2023
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on constitutionality of mandatory firearm sentences
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada plans to rule today on the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences in cases involving armed robbery and recklessly firing a gun. In one case, Jesse Dallas...
Jan 27, 2023