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StatCan to release COVID-tinged census figure, experts warn against reading too deep
OTTAWA - For the last 40 years, Doug Norris has pored over detailed demographic data gleaned from every census, but even he admits what's coming will be unlike anything he has seen before. Statistics ...
Feb 07, 2022
‘We’re listening here in Saskatchewan’: Moe on future of COVID restrictions, ongoing protests
Premier Scott Moe plans on providing a better picture of when COVID-19 restrictions will be dropped in Saskatchewan.Speaking to Gormley on Monday, the premier said Tuesday will be the day residents ge...
Feb 07, 2022
SMA president again calls for COVID health measures to remain in place
The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association is continuing his call for a delay in the removal of COVID-related public health measures in the province.In an op-ed sent to media outlets Monday...
Feb 07, 2022
Christine Sinclair to miss tournament in England in wake of mother's death
Canada will be without talismanic captain Christine Sinclair for the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup competition later this month in England. Canada Soccer said the 38-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., is missi...
Feb 07, 2022
Saskaloppet returns following 2021 cancellation
The Don Allen Saskaloppet, a major event for the La Ronge Ski Club, will return in March after its cancellation due to COVID in 2021. "Normally, we would get about 300 skiers out to the Loppet each ye...
Feb 07, 2022
Trump backers seize on GoFundMe controversy as truckers linger in U.S. headlines
WASHINGTON - Right-wing politicians and media personalities in the United States aren't letting the crowdfunding website GoFundMe off the hook just yet. The platform became a target over the weekend f...
Feb 07, 2022
Canada wins bronze in mixed ski jumping, women’s 500m short-track speed skating
For the first time in Canadian Winter Olympic history, a Canadian was on the podium for ski jumping.Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes (Calgary) secured the bronze medal for Canada in the mixed team event Monday.T...
Feb 07, 2022
Riders bring back star wide receiver Duke Williams for 2022 season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back a vital piece of their offence for the 2022 CFL season.Star wide receiver Duke Williams is staying in green and white after signing a one-year contract e...
Feb 07, 2022
Toronto FC signs forward Jesus Jimenez but source says Giovinco, Auro exit club
TORONTO - The revolving door at Toronto FC keeps turning with Spanish forward Jesus Jimenez coming in and Sebastian Giovinco and Brazil's Auro Jr. leaving. On Monday, the MLS club announced the signin...
Feb 07, 2022
U of S students, staff prepare to return to in-person learning
The return to full-time learning will begin on Monday at the University of Saskatchewan and there are some mixed reactions coming from all directions.On one side, students are excited to carry on thei...
Feb 07, 2022