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Fire erupts on ship, causing explosion that rocks Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A container ship anchored in Dubai at one of the world's largest ports caught fire late Wednesday, authorities said, causing an explosion that sent tremors across th...
Jul 07, 2021

'Haiti has been hell lately': Quebec Haitian diaspora reacts to president's killing
MONTREAL - Quebecers of Haitian descent reacted with shock and worry on Wednesday to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Nicholson Poulard, a Montreal-based information technology wo...
Jul 07, 2021

Alouettes running back William Stanback doesn't feel he got a fair shot with Raiders
He's happy to be back with the Montreal Alouettes but American running back William Stanback doesn't feel he was given a fair shot last year by the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders. Stanback signed with the Ra...
Jul 07, 2021

Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue
Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...
Jul 07, 2021

Humboldt Broncos trademark logo, will now manage all merchandise sales
If you want to get some merchandise with the Humboldt Broncos logo on it, you're now going to have to go through the team.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club has officially trademarked t...
Jul 07, 2021

Businesses across Canada considering proof of COVID-19 vaccination: privacy lawyer
TORONTO - A Toronto-based privacy lawyer says businesses across Canada are considering putting policies in place that would require customers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before receiving ...
Jul 07, 2021

Another 53 new cases of COVID-19 reported, including 14 in Saskatchewan's north
The latest update from the provincial government shows 53 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province includes 14 in the northern zones of Saskatchewan. These additional cases, as well as 40 new re...
Jul 07, 2021

Time has done little to curtail Jones's enthusiasm for his Montreal Alouettes squad
Neither time or the COVID-19 pandemic have diminished Khari Jones's optimism for the Montreal Alouettes. The Alouettes exceeded all expectations in 2019 by finishing second in the East Division with a...
Jul 07, 2021

Tugboat and barge sink in Lac La Ronge
Cleanup is underway after a tugboat and barge sank in Lac La Ronge. That's according to an email from the Water Security Agency, which states the location of the sinking is about 45 kilometers from La...
Jul 07, 2021

Liberals set August date for one-time $500 payment to seniors aged 75 and older
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has set a date for its one-time payment to older seniors this summer. Seniors Minister Deb Schulte says Canadians who are 75 as of next July will receive $500 during th...
Jul 07, 2021