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Canada says spitting incident triggered bad blood in World Cup win over Panama
TORONTO - The melee after the final whistle of Canada's 4-1 win over Panama on Wednesday was apparently triggered by a spitting incident. A Canada Soccer spokesman confirmed Thursday that Canadian win...
Oct 14, 2021
Elizondo turns to rookie quarterback Cornelius as Elks continue to struggle
Edmonton Elks head coach Jaime Elizondo wants to ignite a spark for his reeling team, but his plan has burned franchise quarterback Trevor Harris. A healthy Harris won't dress for Friday's rematch at ...
Oct 14, 2021
B.C. school once slated to be built on cemetery offers reconciliation hope: advocate
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The relocation of the construction of a secondary school in New Westminster, B.C., once planned to be built over a cemetery not used in a century, is an example of reconciliati...
Oct 14, 2021
Canadians among biggest energy users even as world moves toward net zero emissions
OTTAWA - An annual look at global energy systems suggests Canadians are - and will remain - among the biggest consumers of energy over the next decade even as policies ramp up to make the country more...
Oct 14, 2021
Five more deaths and 315 new cases of COVID-19 reported by provincial government
The province is reporting another 315 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. This includes 238 unvaccinated cases and 82 cases in children under the age of 11.Five new deaths were also reported today....
Oct 14, 2021
Extendicare leaving Saskatchewan following province's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak
REGINA - Extendicare, a national private long-term care provider, is ending its contract with the government of Saskatchewan after the province's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak happened in one of its hom...
Oct 14, 2021
SHA to take full control of Extendicare homes in Saskatchewan
Just two months after temporarily taking over management of Extendicare homes in the province, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is set to take full control of the five long-term care facilities.On Th...
Oct 14, 2021
Moe defends government with ICU patients on brink of being sent out of province
Premier Scott Moe says pride is not preventing him from picking up the phone and calling Ottawa to request federal aid to help with the crush of COVID-19 patients in Saskatchewan.On Thursday, Moe defe...
Oct 14, 2021
Canada must stay vigilant against COVID-19, including with border testing: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is pouring cold water on the idea of letting travellers enter Canada without a COVID-19 test. Freeland says Canada needs to remain vigilant against...
Oct 14, 2021
Toronto Arrows set for first home game in 867 days after pandemic-related absence
TORONTO - After an 867-day absence, the Toronto Arrows finally get to play at home Saturday. The exhibition game against the Atlantic Selects at York Lions Stadium is part celebration, part scouting m...
Oct 14, 2021
