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Buffalo Sabres looking to finally end long, ugly playoff drought
Rasmus Dahlin talked before the NHL season about finally getting the Buffalo Sabres over their ugly playoff hump. And what it would mean for the city. "It's such a passionate sports town," said the de...
Mar 01, 2023

Saskatchewan signs nearly $6-billion federal health-care deal
REGINA - The federal government has signed an agreement in principle with Saskatchewan to invest nearly $6 billion into the province's health-care system over the next 10 years. This agreement provide...
Mar 01, 2023

Veteran receiver Dontrelle Inman returns to Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Dontrelle Inman is back with the Toronto Argonauts. The 34-year-old signed with the CFL club after seven seasons in the NFL with Washington, the L.A. Chargers (twice), Indianapolis (twice) a...
Mar 01, 2023

Olympian Charmaine Crooks named Canada Soccer's interim president
OTTAWA - Canada Soccer named five-time Olympian Charmaine Crooks its interim president on Wednesday, as the embattled national sports organization looks to broker labour peace with its men's and women...
Mar 01, 2023

KISS to hit SaskTel Centre stage Nov. 13
It's a big concert announcement for Saskatoon.KISS is coming to the SaskTel Centre stage for a show Nov. 13, as part of the band's "End of the Road" world tour.Tickets for the show are to go on sale M...
Mar 01, 2023

North Stars Bell, Ewart named to SJHL Players of Week
A pair of Battlefords North Stars have been recognized in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Players of the Week. Forward Kian Bell has been named SGEU MVP of the Week, and blue liner Tynan Ewart...
Mar 01, 2023

Red River Mutual Invites Communities to Spruce Up Their Stories
Red River Mutual's Community Initiative Is Offering Funds to Renew and Restore Community Spaces For Fourth Year Red River Mutual's community sponsorship initiative, Spruce Up Your Story, is back for i...
Mar 01, 2023

'I'm proud:' Senators centre Derick Brassard to play milestone 1,000th career game
OTTAWA - There was a time last summer when Derick Brassard contemplated retirement. But the Ottawa Senators centre didn't act on the thought. With some encouragement to stick around, he instead signed...
Mar 01, 2023

'Tenaciousness of winter:' Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring
A winter season that lacked commitment in its early days is likely to finish strong before spring's sluggish arrival, according to predictions from a prominent forecaster. The Weather Network said a w...
Mar 01, 2023

Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral': researcher
HALIFAX - Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and strengthen public transit systems in a time of declining ridership and labour challenges, a transit resear...
Mar 01, 2023