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Verstappen fastest in practice for season-opening Bahrain GP
SAKHIR, Bahrain - Max Verstappen started the Formula One season on the front foot Friday by clocking the fastest times in the first two practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver...
Mar 26, 2021

Pandemic spending sent federal deficit to $268 billion in January, feds say
OTTAWA - The federal government says it ran a budgetary deficit of $268.2 billion through 10 months of its fiscal year as the treasury pumped out more pandemic aid. The deficit from April to January c...
Mar 26, 2021

'You have not broken us:' Families give statements in Calgary triple-murder case
CALGARY - Tears flowed in a courtroom Friday during sentencing arguments for a man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather. Dustin...
Mar 26, 2021

Variants unlikely to increase in Saskatoon over next two weeks: U of S wastewater study
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan sampling Saskatoon's wastewater aren't expecting a spike in COVID-19 variants of concern for two to three weeks.Toxicologist Dr. John Giesy has been part ...
Mar 26, 2021

Man accused in attack on Montreal police officer appears in court on several charges
MONTREAL - A man accused of the attempted murder of a Montreal police officer in January appeared before a judge today. Ali Ngarukiye, 21, remains detained following his appearance on seven counts inc...
Mar 26, 2021

Radio change-up: Sportsnet to simulcast Blue Jays TV broadcasts on radio this season
Blue Jays radio broadcasts were part of the soundtrack to longtime fan Blake Appleton's formative years growing up in east-end Toronto. The familiar call from Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth would emanate...
Mar 26, 2021

Toronto Arrows look to shake off rust as they visit the Utah Warriors
Their pre-season limited due to COVID-19 protocols back home, the Toronto Arrows looked out of sorts in their season-opening 21-14 loss at Rugby ATL last weekend. Chris Silverthorn, the Arrows' direct...
Mar 26, 2021

Coal company Teck fined $60M for contaminating B.C. rivers
FERNIE, B.C. - Canadian mining company Teck Coal has been assessed $60 million in fines for contaminating waterways in southern British Columbia."It's the largest-ever penalty assessed under the Fishe...
Mar 26, 2021

Gun-control group urges MPs to vote against 'unsalvageable' Liberal firearms bill
OTTAWA - A leading gun-control group is urging MPs to vote against the Liberal government's new firearms bill, saying it is too weak to salvage. In a letter sent out this week, PolySeSouvient says the...
Mar 26, 2021

Sask. health announce Moderna shipment delays
On March 25, 2021, Saskatchewan Health Authority was made aware that their next expected shipment of 21,300 Moderna vaccines would be delayed up to six days. In a media release SHA said this delay ste...
Mar 26, 2021