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Downtown beach location of near drowning in La Ronge
Emergency personnel were called to La Ronge's downtown beach on Wednesday after an individual who was swimming was unable to make it back to shore.That's according to La Ronge RCMP Sgt. Brent Nicol, w...
Aug 10, 2023
Deadly Maui wildfire triggers advisory for Canadians to avoid non-essential travel
Canada is advising people not to travel to the Hawaiian island of Maui after a devastating wildfire largely destroyed the town of Lahaina, killing at least 36 people. Global Affairs Canada's advisory ...
Aug 10, 2023
Recent shark deaths in Canada a sign that efforts to grow the population are working
FREDERICTON - An unusually high number of great white sharks found dead on Canadian beaches over the past year is a sign the population is growing, says a shark biologist. Four great white sharks were...
Aug 10, 2023
Ally Ewing leads Women's British Open after 1st round in bid to become latest American major champ
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) - The United States is seeking its third female major champion of 2023 at the AIG Women's British Open this week. Few would have predicted Ally Ewing leading the charg...
Aug 10, 2023
Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch to retire after next season
TORONTO - David Branch says he will retire as Ontario Hockey League commissioner, a role he has held since the league was founded in 1980, after the upcoming season. Branch was named commissioner of t...
Aug 10, 2023
Leafs sign first-round draft pick Easton Cowan to entry-level contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed first-round draft pick Easton Cowan to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Maple Leafs selected the 18-year-old forward with the 28th overall pick at ...
Aug 10, 2023
Audit finds 800 items missing from Canadian history museum, no plan to deal with it
OTTAWA - An investigation by Canada's auditor general found the Canadian Museum of History's conservation system is putting its collections at risk. The federal Crown corporation manages collections f...
Aug 10, 2023
Around four per cent of harvest complete in Saskatchewan
Harvest in Saskatchewan is already around four per cent complete.That's according to the province's weekly crop report which explains this is ahead of both the five and 10-year averages.Fall rye is cu...
Aug 10, 2023
Miracle Treat Day returns to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Once again ice cream is on the menu along with a chance to support the most significant needs at Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital.Aug. 10 marks the 21st Miracle Treat Day for DQ restaurants, with pr...
Aug 10, 2023
Rain delays third-round play at National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Third-round play at the National Bank Open men's tennis tournament is delayed due to rain. Canada's Milos Raonic was down a break to American Mackenzie McDonald when play was suspended at So...
Aug 10, 2023