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Provincewide radiothon raises over $888,000 for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon has raised more than $888,000 for lifesaving equipment and critical programming.The two-day radiothon, presented by CIBC Wood Gundy, has wrapped up after...
Nov 10, 2021

Judge OKs $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation
DETROIT (AP) - A judge on Wednesday approved a $626 million deal to settle lawsuits filed by Flint residents who found their tap water contaminated by lead following disastrous decisions to switch the...
Nov 10, 2021

Ice Wolves ready to welcome NHLers for Sportsman Dinner
It will be an evening of entertainment as the Ice Wolves prepare to host former National Hockey League players, including two-time Stanley Cup champion Dwight King.King, who will be joined by Steven M...
Nov 10, 2021

Health Canada funds training program for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
OTTAWA - Health Canada is funding special schooling for service-dog trainers to teach the animals to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The online training course, funded by the depart...
Nov 10, 2021

Data breaches in N.L. cyberattack spread, three of four health regions affected
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government revealed Wednesday that more data breaches have been found in the fallout of a cyberattack that has damaged crucial parts of it health-care ...
Nov 10, 2021

Traer: Returning to three-on-three game wasn't easy post-pregnancy
It was tough for Catherine Traer to watch three-on-three basketball make its Olympic debut last summer in Tokyo. The Canadian women have been powerhouses in the game practically since its inception, b...
Nov 10, 2021

Remembrance Day service in La Ronge to be held at cenotaph
A Remembrance Day service will be held at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph outside the Town of La Ronge office.That's according to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 371 President Shaune Lapworth, who said those wis...
Nov 10, 2021

Veteran quarterback Harris to make second straight start for Montreal Alouettes
Veteran Trevor Harris will make a second straight start Saturday night when the Montreal Alouettes host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Head coach Khari Jones made the declaration Wednesday during a videoc...
Nov 10, 2021

PSG player Aminata Diallo arrested after attack on teammate
PARIS (AP) - Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo has been taken into police custody in connection with an attack on one of her teammates, prosecutors said Wednesday. The 26-year-old Diallo w...
Nov 10, 2021

Total active COVID-19 cases continue to drop as four deaths and 121 new cases reported
The provincial government has reported another 121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today; 86 among unvaccinated individuals, including 47 in children between the ages of 0-11.Of the new cases, 35 have...
Nov 10, 2021