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Kivlenieks earns shutout as host Latvia shocks Canada 2-0 at world championship
RIGA, Latvia - Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia stunned Canada 2-0 Friday on the opening day of the world men's hockey championship.Canada came into the game with 11 wins and a tie all-...
May 21, 2021

Province reports 10,000 doses of vaccine administered, 173 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths
The province is reporting 10,347 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 630,583.The 10,347 doses of COVID-1...
May 21, 2021

Critical SaskPower transmission line to be major priority for Crown corporation in coming months
Addressing a vulnerability in SaskPower's transmission line to northern Saskatchewan will be a major priority and point of focus for the Crown corporation this year.That's according to SaskPower spoke...
May 21, 2021

Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella speaks lovingly of family as she hears last case
OTTAWA - Before hearing her last Supreme Court case today, Justice Rosalie Abella recalled the many opportunities she welcomed in her path-breaking career, but saved the most heartfelt words for her f...
May 21, 2021

Toronto FC looks to breach Orlando City's formidable defence
After holding MLS's most potent offence to a 1-1 tie last week at New York City FC, Toronto FC faces one of the league's stingiest defences on Saturday in Orlando. Orlando City is tied with Seattle in...
May 21, 2021

Quebec television producer Luc Wiseman accused of sexually assaulting minor
MONTREAL - An arrest warrant has been issued for Luc Wiseman, the producer of "Tout le monde en parle," one of the most well-known and popular television shows in Quebec. The warrant, filed at the Mon...
May 21, 2021

NBA East and West first-round playoff preview capsules
Capsules for the NBA first-round series that begin this weekend: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (49-23) vs. No. 8 WASHINGTON WIZARDS (34-38, 1-1) Season series: 76ers, 3-0. Story line: Th...
May 21, 2021

Manitoba premier asks federal government for health workers in COVID-19 battle
WINNIPEG - Manitoba is asking the federal government for dozens of health-care workers to help fight rising COVID-19 numbers. Manitoba needs up to 50 critical care nurses, 20 respiratory therapists an...
May 21, 2021

Canadian women to face Czech Republic, Brazil in soccer friendlies ahead of Olympics
Canada will play the Czech Republic and Brazil in soccer friendlies next month as part of its preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. The Canadian women, ranked eighth in the world, will face the 27th-ran...
May 21, 2021

Judge's knuckles rapped over U of T appointment interference; can stay on bench
TORONTO - A Federal Court judge accused of bias against Palestinians over his views on a proposed appointment at the University of Toronto made serious mistakes, but can stay on the job, a judicial re...
May 21, 2021