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Canadian men take a breath before looking to seal a World Cup berth in Qatar
Four years into his tenure as coach of the men's soccer team, John Herdman is now one win away from taking Canada to the World Cup - ending a 36-year absence from the world showcase. A Canadian tie in...
Feb 03, 2022

Ottawa 'clarifies' truckers are not exempt from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
OTTAWA - The government has issued an order-in-council clarifying that truckers are not exempt from a vaccine mandate after bureaucrats were confused by their own policy. The Canada Border Services Ag...
Feb 03, 2022

From heroes to targets: At an Ontario hospital, anti-vax protests weigh on staff
Nicole Corry says she didn't become a personal support worker to be called a hero. But she never anticipated that she would be villainized as she puts her health and family's welfare on the line to ca...
Feb 03, 2022

Saskatchewan exceeds a thousand COVID-19 related deaths as 837 new cases reported
With four new deaths reported today, the total of Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died is now at 1,001.Another 837 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today in Saskatchewan with 79 located ...
Feb 03, 2022

Winning streak continues for La Ronge Ice Wolves
The La Ronge Ice Wolves are enjoying a five-game winning streak and are hoping to make it six this weekend in North Battleford. The streak began Jan. 21 when the Ice Wolves won 4-1 against the Nipawin...
Feb 03, 2022

Wintertainment in North Battleford
Wintertainment is just right around the corner, so be sure to visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/parks_recreation/wintertainment.html and register for some great activities.Plus, did you see the kick-off d...
Feb 03, 2022

U of R team gets NFL funding to study cannabinoids’ effect on concussions, pain management
The University of Regina's Dr. Patrick Neary has assembled a team that's ready for the NFL."I consider myself just an old jockstrap, bouncing a basketball and shooting a puck," Neary said with a chuck...
Feb 03, 2022

Saskatchewan changing PCR test eligibility, COVID reporting practices
Saskatchewan is changing the way it's managing COVID-19.While public health measures such as mandatory masking, self-isolation and proof of vaccination will remain in place for the time being, the pro...
Feb 03, 2022

Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald - an early...
Feb 03, 2022

‘It’s time:’ Moe vows to remove all public health measures in Sask.
Premier Scott Moe once again is vowing to end all COVID-related restrictions in Saskatchewan.In a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday evening, Moe said the time has come to ease all public h...
Feb 03, 2022