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Rugby Canada condemns criticism of 7s team, with some coming from within
Rugby Canada has condemned "inappropriate comments" aimed at the women's rugby sevens team after its disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics. The fact that some of the comments came from withi...
Jul 30, 2021

Judge seeks more evidence, delays bail ruling for suspect in Montreal kidnapping case
MONTREAL - A judge has put off a decision on a bail request from one of three men accused in an alleged abduction that triggered an Amber Alert in Montreal this week, saying she needs more evidence be...
Jul 30, 2021

Riders veterans find joy in unique training camp
Despite a camp filled with restrictions and smouldering days, members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders found joy in returning to the field.Thursday marked the final day of practice during the Riders 20...
Jul 30, 2021

Canada’s women setting great example for girls in Tokyo, says Regina sports organization
Canada's entire medal haul at the Olympics has been reeled in by women so far and that has a leader in Regina's sporting community thrilled with what she's seeing in Tokyo.Kaylan Berg is the CEO of Gi...
Jul 30, 2021

Riders sell out first game back since 2019
A sea of green will wash over Mosaic Stadium next week.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their first game of the 2021 CFL season - a clash with the B.C. Lions on Aug. 6 - has officially been sold...
Jul 30, 2021

Another 56 new cases reported in Saskatchewan, 448 currently active in province
Another 56 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today in Saskatchewan, 24 of which were reported in Northern zones of the province.Along with the 22 new recoveries also reported by the province, this b...
Jul 30, 2021

Finance Department says federal deficit was $23.8 billion deficit over April and May
OTTAWA - The federal government ran a deficit of nearly $24 billion over the first two months of its fiscal year, a sharp drop from the unprecedented spending one year earlier at the start of the COVI...
Jul 30, 2021

PAGC supports call to bring back restrictions to prevent further outbreaks
The Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is showing his support for northern leaders, dealing with COVID outbreaks.In recent weeks, cases have surged in a number of communities due to in ...
Jul 30, 2021

Drake's DreamCrew to executive produce Black hockey player doc with LeBron James
TORONTO - Drake is teaming up with LeBron James and other creators for a feature documentary on the history of Black hockey players. The Toronto rapper's production company says in a release he will e...
Jul 30, 2021

Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents
TORONTO - Two travellers who arrived in Toronto from the United States have been fined for providing fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination documents and lying about pre-departure tests. The Public Health...
Jul 30, 2021