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Riders’ Fajardo finding ways to feed competitive spirit during COVID-19 pandemic
Cody Fajardo's competitive spirit isn't dampened easily, even during a pandemic.The Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback has been in Washington, D.C., during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fajardo has...
May 22, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 2:30 p.m. on May 22, 2020: There are 82,413 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 46,141 confirmed (includ...
May 22, 2020
Trump calls on churches to reopen this weekend
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday said he has deemed churches and other houses of worship "essential" and called on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the...
May 22, 2020
Mosques find new ways to celebrate Eid during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mosques across Ontario are trying to salvage Eid celebrations as best they can during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some opting for drive-thru gift handouts while others plan to lead congregants in onli...
May 22, 2020
Indoor soccer league announces tentative return to play via eight-team playoffs
TORONTO - The Major Arena Soccer League, which called a halt to its regular season on March 12 because of the global pandemic, has announced tentative plans to return to action via the playoffs. But q...
May 22, 2020
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador ...
May 22, 2020
Lloydminster man and group of friends win $100K in Lotto Max Extra draw
It was an exciting day for a Lloydminster man and his group of friends when they found out they won $100,000 in the Lotto Max Extra Draw.Saskatchewan Lotteries announced this week Anthony Zeiser who p...
May 22, 2020
Perry's studio moves toward reopening while industry waits
LOS ANGELES - Tyler Perry is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But while Perry is looking to restart p...
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 could complicate preparations for hurricane season: meteorologist
HALIFAX - As the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned of another active hurricane season Friday, one of the country's top meteorologists said the COVID-19 pandemic could make it more difficult&n...
May 22, 2020
Sask. teachers ratify new collective bargaining agreement
Saskatchewan's teachers have ratified a new contract with the provincial government.In a media release Thursday evening, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation announced its members voted 85 per cent i...
May 22, 2020