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Another 56 new cases reported in Saskatchewan, 448 currently active in province
Another 56 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today in Saskatchewan, 24 of which were reported in Northern zones of the province.Along with the 22 new recoveries also reported by the province, this b...
Jul 30, 2021
Finance Department says federal deficit was $23.8 billion deficit over April and May
OTTAWA - The federal government ran a deficit of nearly $24 billion over the first two months of its fiscal year, a sharp drop from the unprecedented spending one year earlier at the start of the COVI...
Jul 30, 2021
PAGC supports call to bring back restrictions to prevent further outbreaks
The Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is showing his support for northern leaders, dealing with COVID outbreaks.In recent weeks, cases have surged in a number of communities due to in ...
Jul 30, 2021
Drake's DreamCrew to executive produce Black hockey player doc with LeBron James
TORONTO - Drake is teaming up with LeBron James and other creators for a feature documentary on the history of Black hockey players. The Toronto rapper's production company says in a release he will e...
Jul 30, 2021
Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents
TORONTO - Two travellers who arrived in Toronto from the United States have been fined for providing fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination documents and lying about pre-departure tests. The Public Health...
Jul 30, 2021
Blue Jays acquire right-hander Berríos from Twins for pair of top prospects
TORONTO - In need of pitching as the trade deadline approached, the Toronto Blue Jays significantly upgraded their starting rotation by acquiring right-handed Jos Berros from the Minnesota Twins on Fr...
Jul 30, 2021
Nunavut to let unvaccinated dependants isolate in territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Unvaccinated dependants travelling to Nunavut with their parents or guardians be allowed to complete their isolation in the territory starting Monday. Those who left Nunavut with th...
Jul 30, 2021
Former CFL defensive back Lin-J Shell passes away at the age of 39
Lin-J Shell, who played seven CFL seasons with four teams, has died. He was 39. The cause of death was not immediately known. Shell was a defensive back with the Toronto Argonauts (2009-11), B.C. Lion...
Jul 30, 2021
Still hope for an average crop in some parts of Sask.
For many farmers across Saskatchewan, it has been a tough year with many challenges ahead. Whether it's from the drought or an infestation, there's no shortage of hardship.However, there is still hope...
Jul 30, 2021
An ocean menace: study finds ghost gear capturing species at risk and lobster
HALIFAX - A new study says lost and discarded fishing gear dumped off the southwestern coast of Nova Scotia - site of Canada's most lucrative lobster fishery - is trapping species at risk. Researchers...
Jul 30, 2021