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Blue Jays introduce outfielder George Springer after signing him to six-year deal
George Springer said he's excited to be a part of a young, talented team like the Toronto Blue Jays, a club he believes has plenty of potential. The three-time all-star outfielder was introduced by th...
Jan 27, 2021
Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, is postponed to July
NEW YORK - The Cannes Film Festival, cancelled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year's edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival. Cannes organizers anno...
Jan 27, 2021
‘Not the Saskatchewan way:’ Shahab, Moe condemn weekend protest at Shahab’s home
Dr. Saqib Shahab said Tuesday he's thankful for all the support and feels sorry for his neighbours and family after a group of people protested COVID-19 measures outside his home last weekend."The phi...
Jan 27, 2021
In battle over GameStop shares, two big players flinch
A David and Goliath saga is unfolding in financial markets over the stock price of struggling retail chain GameStop. On Wednesday, Goliath walked away from the battle. Two Goliaths, actually. A pair o...
Jan 27, 2021
Quebec to exempt homeless from curfew after court finds measure endangered safety
MONTREAL - The Quebec government said Wednesday it will not challenge a temporary court order granted Tuesday that exempts the homeless from a provincewide curfew imposed to limit the spread of COVID-...
Jan 27, 2021
Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental health calls rise: StatCan
OTTAWA - Newly released figures point to a major drop in police-recorded crime during the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.Statistics Canada says 19 police services across Canada ...
Jan 27, 2021
Order to stand trial in Paris bombing flies in face of evidence, Diab's lawyer says
OTTAWA - A lawyer for Hassan Diab says a French appeal court's order that the Ottawa sociology professor stand trial for a decades-old synagogue bombing is the latest misstep in a long odyssey of inju...
Jan 27, 2021
Parts for the Arts - Artistic Professional Development
The Prince Albert Arts Board offers Parts For The Arts annually to help artists take the next step in professional development, or take the first step to growing their art beyond a hobby. This event i...
Jan 27, 2021
Saskatoon business gaining popularity from Bernie Sanders meme
By Caitlyn LeppThe Bernie Sanders meme has given a local business in Saskatoon a big bump in popularity.Sanders sitting alone wearing winter attire during the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden ...
Jan 27, 2021
Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli signs extension with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. The 32-year-old Masoli started the first six games for the Ticats in 2019 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. B...
Jan 27, 2021