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Canada brings in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada imposed more severe sanctions on Russia in response to its military strike against Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. The new sanctions will target 58 people and ent...
Feb 24, 2022
New dates announced for Sask. Winter Games
An announcement Thursday from the Saskatchewan Games Council and the Regina Host Organizing Committee will likely restore a smile to the faces of hundreds of heartbroken young athletes in the province...
Feb 24, 2022
Help wanted: SARM seeks crime fighting volunteers
They won't necessarily be wearing a cape or possess any super human powers, but the group that represents Saskatchewan's rural municipalities believes dedicated volunteers can help put a dent in prope...
Feb 24, 2022
Canadian Football Hall of Fame to induct 2020 and 2021 classes together June 17
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame will induct the 2020 and '21 classes together June 17. The 13 newest members will formally be inducted the night before the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeder...
Feb 24, 2022
Members of Congress call out Canada for approving Neo Lithium sale to Chinese company
WASHINGTON - A group of House Republicans wants to know more about why Canada didn't red-flag the pending Chinese takeover of a lithium producer with offices in Toronto. The three members of Congress ...
Feb 24, 2022
Health Canada authorizes plant-based, Canadian-developed COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada authorized a new COVID-19 vaccine Thursday that it touted as the first greenlit shot to be developed by a Canadian company and the first to be made with plant-based technology. Known as ...
Feb 24, 2022
Laval gets third chance to host AHL All-Star Classic after last two events postponed
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Laval Rocket are getting a third chance to host the American Hockey League's All-Star Classic. The AHL said in a release Thursday that the 2023 all-star showcase will take pla...
Feb 24, 2022
Oversight committee rules out mysterious brain disease in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - An expert committee has determined there is no evidence of a mysterious brain disease in New Brunswick. The oversight committee of six neurologists was created last year after provincial...
Feb 24, 2022
COVID levels dropping in P.A. & rising in North Battleford: study
COVID-19 levels are dropping in Prince Albert.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which has been studying wastewater in the community, along with North Battleford and Saskatoon, to dete...
Feb 24, 2022
'Barbarian act:' World leaders condemn Russia on Ukraine
TOKYO (AP) - As Russian troops attacked Ukraine, world leaders reacted Thursday with outrage - one called it "an unjustified barbarian act" - and vowed to both tighten sanctions and hold the Kremlin a...
Feb 24, 2022
