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Interest rates still impacting Sask. housing market despite latest Bank of Canada decision
While a new report shows the national housing market could soften this fall, Saskatchewan could buck the trend, especially with interest rates holding steady. A new Re/Max Canada report released this ...
Sep 06, 2023
Carlos Pérez and Kevin Smith homers power Athletics to a 5-2 win over Blue Jays
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Carlos Prez broke out of a lengthy batting slump with a two-run homer off Hyun Jin Ryu and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 ...
Sep 06, 2023
CFLPA initiates investigation into Elks-Stamps game amid air quality concerns
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association says Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta is investigating the CFL's decision to play the Edmonton Elks-Calgary Stampeders game Monday despite smoky conditi...
Sep 06, 2023
On emotional bus tours, residents return to West Kelowna, B.C., to view the ashes
Annick deGooyer knew that her family's home of more than 20 years had been destroyed by the McDougall Creek wildfire that consumed scores of properties in West Kelowna, B.C., about three weeks ago. Bu...
Sep 06, 2023
Northlands College Cultural Days welcomes students back to class
Northlands College is welcoming learners back to class this week with its annual Cultural Days.The event, located downtown La Ronge at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band urban reserve, is about supporting t...
Sep 06, 2023
Tropical Storm Lee strengthens into a hurricane as it churns across Atlantic toward Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Tropical Storm Lee strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as it churned through the open waters of the Atlantic on a path that would take it near the northeast Caribbe...
Sep 06, 2023
Ex-national team players excited by Canadian men's growth, exposure on world stage
Hope has turned into reality for former members of the Canadian senior men's basketball team. Canada clinched its first-ever semifinal spot at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup on Wednesday with a w...
Sep 06, 2023
Felony convictions vacated for 4 Navy officers in sprawling scandal
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The felony convictions of four Navy officers in a sprawling bribery case were vacated due to prosecutorial misconduct Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino called the miscon...
Sep 06, 2023
A judge orders Texas to move a floating barrier used to deter migrants to the bank of the Rio Grande
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to move a large floating barrier to the bank of the Rio Grande after protests from the the U.S. and Mexican governments over Republican ...
Sep 06, 2023
‘Unlocking the School Year’: Staff and students in North Battleford head back to the classroom
School is back in session in North Battleford and staff are eager to get the new year off to a glowing start.Students with the Living Sky School Division returned to class on Tuesday after the Labour ...
Sep 06, 2023