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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords 20th Annual Gala fundraiser now underway
Those wishing to show their support for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords still have time to take part in the 20th Annual Gala this month. Funds raised from the event benefit the charity org...
Nov 23, 2020
B.C. Indigenous man files human rights complaints over detainment at Bank of Montreal
VANCOUVER - An Indigenous man from British Columbia has filed complaints with the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Human Rights Commission after he and his granddaughter were handcuffed when ...
Nov 23, 2020
U18 NorthWest Stars off to sizzling start this season
The U18 AA NorthWest Stars have had an electric start to the hockey season.Following back-to-back victories over the Saskatoon Sabercats over the weekend, the team is now 4-0 to start the year; thanks...
Nov 23, 2020
Moe self-isolating after potential COVID exposure
Premier Scott Moe is self-isolating after potentially being exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.In a media release Monday afternoon, the Saskatchewan government said Moe wasn't ex...
Nov 23, 2020
Toronto FC, Black Players for Change team up to help kids access sports
TORONTO - For Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, diversity is part of what makes the city so special. So the veteran midfielder was happy to hear Monday that his club is teaming up with the MLS...
Nov 23, 2020
Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal
TORONTO - On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday -- and also some maintained some financial flexibility tow...
Nov 23, 2020
Well-wishes pour in for Fred Sasakamoose as he battles COVID-19
Players and officials are sending their wishes to Fred Sasakamoose, who was recently admitted to hospital due to a recent presumptive COVID-19 diagnosis.Sasakamoose, 86, was the first Canadian Indigen...
Nov 23, 2020
AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policie...
Nov 23, 2020
Bill to mandate sexual-assault law training for judges passes House of Commons
OTTAWA - A long-awaited bill that would require judges to commit to take training in sexual assault law has passed unanimously in the House of Commons. The proposed legislation originated as a private...
Nov 23, 2020
A steady if unspectacular season comes to a close for Canada's Auger-Aliassime
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime started the year at No. 21 in the world rankings and finished the season in the same position. His 2020 campaign was steady if unspectacular as growth in some areas was ...
Nov 23, 2020