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Ken Jennings will be first interim 'Jeopardy!' host
NEW YORK - "Jeopardy!" record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes production next Monday. Producers announced Monday that Jen...
Nov 23, 2020
Carl Bernstein says 21 GOP senators contemptuous of Trump
NEW YORK - Former Watergate sleuth Carl Bernstein took to Twitter to list the names of 21 Republican senators who he says have "repeatedly expressed contempt" for Donald Trump and his fitness to be pr...
Nov 23, 2020
VIDO-InterVac seeks support from City of Saskatoon to become 'Centre for Pandemic Research'
The director of Saskatoon's VIDO-InterVac facility is hoping to get the city's support to become a national centre for pandemic research.Dr. Volker Gerdts and Lawyer Doug Richardson made a presentatio...
Nov 23, 2020
Copper deposit north of La Ronge peaks interest of Rio Tinto
The Janice Lake copper deposit, located about 200 kilometers north of La Ronge, has peaked the interest of mining giant Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. Rio Tinto signed an option agreement with Foru...
Nov 23, 2020
Charities challenged by COVID related restrictions during holiday season
The gathering restrictions enforced by the Government of Saskatchewan have created challenges which make it almost impossible for charitable organizations to host their regular food and clothing Chris...
Nov 23, 2020
B.C. Indigenous man files human rights complaints over detainment at Bank of Montreal
VANCOUVER - An Indigenous man from British Columbia has filed complaints with the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Human Rights Commission after he and his granddaughter were handcuffed when ...
Nov 23, 2020
'We heard a bang, like a loud rifle shot': local family mourns sudden loss of beloved pet
For the second time in a year, a family from the rural area northwest of Prince Albert is mourning the loss of a beloved pet.Bella Zimmerman's six-year-old German Shepherd "Oatis" was shot and killed ...
Nov 23, 2020
Moe self-isolating after potential COVID exposure
Premier Scott Moe is self-isolating after potentially being exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.In a media release Monday afternoon, the Saskatchewan government said Moe wasn't ex...
Nov 23, 2020
Toronto FC, Black Players for Change team up to help kids access sports
TORONTO - For Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, diversity is part of what makes the city so special. So the veteran midfielder was happy to hear Monday that his club is teaming up with the MLS...
Nov 23, 2020
Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal
TORONTO - On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday -- and also some maintained some financial flexibility tow...
Nov 23, 2020
