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Canadiens continue reshaping roster, acquiring centre Dach from Chicago
MONTREAL - Minutes after picking Juraj Slafkovsky first overall at the 2022 NHL draft, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at work. The Canadiens acquired the 13th-overall pick from the New York Is...
Jul 07, 2022
Canada not paying for tobacco company stake in vaccine-maker Medicago: minister
OTTAWA - The federal government isn't considering putting up money to help buy shares in the only domestic manufacturer of COVID-19 vaccines, but it is "working on a solution" with Medicago's parent c...
Jul 07, 2022
Tri-community summer programming popular among youth
Summer camps and programs in the tri-communities are proving to be popular with children and youth. The TD Summer Reading Program at La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library is underway and administra...
Jul 07, 2022
Triple threat: Bombers' Liegghio producing at all aspects of kicking game
WINNIPEG - Kicker Marc Liegghio is glad he hasn't been the Achilles heel for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. The team has rolled out a 4-0 record to start the CFL season, and Liegghio has made ...
Jul 07, 2022
Art exhibit highlights bond between people and dogs in northern communities
A research-based art exhibit displayed at Mistasinihk Place in La Ronge until Aug. 31 explores the relationship between people and dogs in northern Saskatchewan. A special presentation was held Wednes...
Jul 07, 2022
Next man up: Injury-depleted Roughriders set to host winless Redblacks
REGINA - The phrase "next man up" may seem like a clich, but it's been a reality this season for the injury-riddled Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan (3-1) heads into a showdown at home Friday ag...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadian women could book their ticket to the World Cup with the right results Friday
A win over Panama plus a little help from Costa Rica and Canada can book its ticket to the 2023 Women's World Cup on Friday. That's Job 1 for the Olympic champion Canadians at the CONCACAF W Champions...
Jul 07, 2022
Tory insider says Brown's exit raises questions about how ballots will be counted
OTTAWA - A Conservative party insider says Patrick Brown's exit won't likely change the outcome of the leadership vote, but it may encourage candidates to change their strategies as the race winds dow...
Jul 07, 2022
Ottawa Senators acquire high-scoring winger DeBrincat from Chicago for picks
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Alex DeBrincat from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the Senators' seventh-overall pick and second-round pick at the 2022 NHL draft and a thi...
Jul 07, 2022
Quebec health officials say there are 248 confirmed monkeypox cases in the province
MONTREAL - Quebec health officials are reporting a dozen new cases of monkeypox for a total of 248 since the outbreak began in the province. Earlier this week, authorities had reported 236 declared ca...
Jul 07, 2022