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Old Man Winter's grip on Saskatchewan loosens as warmth arrives
The deep freeze is over, and it looks like the warmer weather will stick around for a while. Brian Proctor of Environment and Climate Change Canada told northeastNOW that temperatures will remain abov...
Feb 21, 2025
Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff isn't out of danger but that his condition isn't life-threatening
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis' condition isn't life-threatening, but he's not out of danger, his medical team said Friday as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in a hospital with pneumonia on to...
Feb 21, 2025
Vancouver Canucks sign goaltender Lankinen to five-year extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$4.5 million, the club announced Friday. The 29-year-old Fin...
Feb 21, 2025
Quebec girl, 13, dies after she was found buried in snow in Montreal suburb
CHTEAUGUAY, Que. - Police say a 13-year-old girl who was found buried in snow in a Montreal suburb on Tuesday has died. Const. Erika Grondin with the police in Chteauguay, Que., confirmed the girl's d...
Feb 21, 2025
Premiers Ford and Houston appeal to governors in latest push to stop Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON - Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston are reaching out to state governors in Washington, D.C. as the deadline to avert U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs inches...
Feb 21, 2025
Tisdale and District Museum Wiener Roast
Get ready for a fantastic day of events at the Tisdale and District Museum on Sunday, March 9 from noon until 3. There will be sleigh rides, snow shoeing, snow tunners, outdoor firepit, entertainment ...
Feb 21, 2025
Healthcare Foundation Announces 2025 Med Gala Honourees
The Boreal Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce the distinguished nominees for the 2025 Med Gala, an annual event celebrating excellence in healthcare and raising vital funds to support medical ...
Feb 21, 2025
Italian skier Brignone wins, Shiffrin takes 'big step' as 25th in her first GS race after injury
SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) - Federica Brignone overcame a recent illness to win the first World Cup giant slalom after taking gold at the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday, while Mikaela Shiffrin...
Feb 21, 2025
AFC Toronto's Leah Pais stoked to start her Northern Super League career at BMO Field
TORONTO - Leah Pais is stoked about kicking off her Northern Super League career with AFC Toronto at BMO Field. "I have only ever watched teams play there. I've never had the privilege of playing ther...
Feb 21, 2025
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
TAMPA. Fla. (AP) - The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the c...
Feb 21, 2025
