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Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November
NEW YORK - Pixar's "Soul," the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that "Soul" won't open June...
Apr 13, 2020
Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid
Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today.Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will s...
Apr 13, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Bulls fire Forman, announce Karnisovas hire, reassign Paxson
CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls fired general manager Gar Forman on Monday, while officially hiring Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their executive vice-president of basketball operations and movi...
Apr 13, 2020
Game off: Youth baseball leagues scrambling amid pandemic
PITTSBURGH - The end to months of fundraising, planning and practice ended with a press release and tears. Mike DeLuca envisioned his youngest son, John, capping his baseball career the same way most ...
Apr 13, 2020
Canadian Premier League forced to cut wages dues to global COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - Its season delayed by COVID-19, the Canadian Premier League has been forced to reduce wages for players and staff. Players will have 25 per cent of their contracts deferred, while coach...
Apr 13, 2020
ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast
NEW YORK - ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year's NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days. The April 23-25 draft was originally sched...
Apr 13, 2020
Sanders endorses former rival Biden for president
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice-president. "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Demo...
Apr 13, 2020
MLS and esports players face off in video game action for COVID-19 relief
TORONTO - MLS players and their esports counterparts are taking part in an esports tournament to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The eMLS Tournament Special will feature 16 teams including Toronto FC...
Apr 13, 2020
Regina man awaiting kidney transplant dies in hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
REGINA - A Regina man who was waiting for a kidney transplant has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Noble Gullacher, known by family and friends as Butch, did everything he could to stay healt...
Apr 13, 2020
Farmers, food processors to get federal funds to help foreign workers isolate
OTTAWA - Canadian farmers and food processors will get $50 million in federal funding to ensure temporary foreign workers comply with mandatory COVID-19 quarantine. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude B...
Apr 13, 2020