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Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship
OTTAWA - First Nations, Inuit and Mtis leaders are applauding the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general, saying they are excited at the chance to build stronger bridg...
Jul 06, 2021
SDRCC chosen by federal government to implement new Canadian safe sport mechanism
OTTAWA - The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada has been selected by the federal government to implement a new initiative to prevent abuse in sport. Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbea...
Jul 06, 2021
Half a million Saskatchewan residents now fully vaccinated
After an additional 7,393 second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were reported in the province today, the Saskatchewan government is reporting over half a million Saskatchewan residents are now fully va...
Jul 06, 2021
Registration to open this week for fifth Annual Gold Eagle Open
Registration opens this Friday (July 9), for the fifth Annual Gold Eagle Open disc golf tournament at Battlefords Provincial Park.The largest disc golf tournament in Saskatchewan, the event will be he...
Jul 06, 2021
Blue Jays acquire relievers Richards, Francis from Brewers for Tellez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Rowdy Tellez. The 28-year-old Richards is on...
Jul 06, 2021
Two of accused in Damian Moosomin homicide investigation have cases adjourned
Two of the accused individuals facing charges in the Damian Moosomin homicide investigation had their cases adjourned in North Battleford provincial court on Tuesday.Tye Partridge and Jannay Blackbird...
Jul 06, 2021
'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader
Growing up in northern Quebec, Mary Simon was taught by her grandmother to respect elders and to always be kind. Raised in a family of eight children - four brothers and four sisters - Simon experienc...
Jul 06, 2021
Toronto FC takes on New England, looking to move ahead after coaching change
Chris Armas has left the building, not by choice. Still, Toronto FC's former head coach was front and centre in absentia Tuesday. Armas was axed the day after Saturday's humiliating 7-1 loss at D.C. U...
Jul 06, 2021
Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general sparks applause, criticism
OTTAWA - Federal politicians, Indigenous groups and others were quick to weigh in following Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday. Here is some of what they said: "This...
Jul 06, 2021
Canada's Andre De Grasse races to another 200 victory in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canada's Andre De Grasse ran to another fast time less than a month out from the Tokyo Olympics. The three-time Olympic medallist from Markham, Ont., won the 200 metres at the Gyul...
Jul 06, 2021