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Sask. couple reflects on 20 years of legalized same-sex marriage
Twenty years ago, Jai Richards and Nicole White fought the province to legalize same-sex marriage. This year, the couple will celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary."The legislation passed in Novemb...
Jun 20, 2024
Riders’ Sceviour ready to fill in for Phillip Blake if called upon
It's next man up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their offensive line.Offensive guard Philip Blake left Sunday's 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was shown on the broadcast to be on crut...
Jun 20, 2024

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear dispute about Nova Scotia teacher contract
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into a dispute between Nova Scotia and its teachers union that stretches back several years. The province's Supreme Court ruled two years ago that a...
Jun 20, 2024

Justice minister says RCMP has tools needed to deal with threats against politicians
OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he isn't going anywhere without a mobile duress alarm in his pocket. He doesn't move around without first informing someone, including when he attend...
Jun 20, 2024

Late leveler denies Slovenia first Euros win in draw with Serbia at Euro 2024
MUNICH (AP) - A late strike denied Slovenia a first ever win in a European Championship as Serbia snatched a 1-1 draw on Thursday. an Karninik's 69th-minute goal put Slovenia on the brink of an histor...
Jun 20, 2024

Senators approve bill to fight foreign interference after voting down amendment
OTTAWA - The Senate has passed a government bill intended to help deter, investigate and punish foreign interference. Senators approved the legislation late Wednesday after voting down a proposed amen...
Jun 20, 2024

AEW stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette say social media reshaping pro wrestling
TORONTO - Professional wrestling is an art form based on performers reading and responding to their viewers. According to All Elite Wrestling stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette, that's a dynamic b...
Jun 20, 2024

Canada men move up one place to No. 48 in latest FIFA rankings, Argentina still No. 1
Canada has moved up one place to No. 48 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings. The top three are unchanged with Argentina, Canada's opponent in Thursday's Copa America tournament opener in Atlanta s...
Jun 20, 2024

Tropical Storm Alberto moves inland over northeast Mexico as season's first named storm
TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) - Tropical Storm Alberto, the season's first named storm, rumbled ashore early Thursday, bringing heavy rains to parched northeast Mexico. The storm was expected to weaken rapidly...
Jun 20, 2024

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania's president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
BRUSSELS (AP) - Romania's president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO's next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world's biggest mi...
Jun 20, 2024