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Pandemic complicates Liberal leadership contest that will elect 14th N.L. premier
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador will have a new premier in August as a Liberal leadership race disrupted by COVID-19 barrels ahead amid heightened scrutiny. The conten...
Jul 15, 2020
Tyra Banks waltzing in as new 'Dancing With the Stars' host
LOS ANGELES - Tyra Banks will be showing off her moves as solo host of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The supermodel, actor and businesswoman who co-created "America's Next Top Model" will replace lo...
Jul 14, 2020
Democrat Gideon wins primary, will face GOP Sen Collins
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon beat two other Democrats on Tuesday for the right to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that's critical to the battle for control ...
Jul 14, 2020
Autopsy confirms Naya Rivera's death was accidental drowning
LOS ANGELES - An autopsy confirmed Tuesday that "Glee'' star Naya Rivera died from accidental drowning, officials said, while her family released a statement honouring her "everlasting legacy and magn...
Jul 14, 2020
Advisory issued for multiple businesses in and around Swift Current due to COVID-19
An advisory has been issued by the Saskatchewan Health Authority after confirmation individuals who were at several businesses in and around Swift Current have tested positive for COVID-19 as of July ...
Jul 14, 2020
Annual Back to Batoche celebration goes virtual
You'll be able to clap your hands and tap your feet along with Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan, Canadian Geographic, and friends from across the street and around the globe during virtual Back to Batoche. It...
Jul 14, 2020
The buck stopped there: council votes no on backyard chickens
A pilot project for backyard chickens in Prince Albert won't be getting off the ground. Responding to correspondence from local chicken enthusiasts, council decided by a one vote margin not to explore...
Jul 14, 2020
Concerns emerging about plans to reopen schools
The organization representing the province's teachers says members have concerns about return to school planning.In a media release sent out Monday the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) said a su...
Jul 14, 2020
Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe gets first real chance to teach with Toronto
TORONTO - There were times during Sheldon Keefe's first 47 games as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs where all he wanted to do was teach. The 39-year-old quickly found out that's n...
Jul 14, 2020
Relative newcomer Tyler Toffoli brings playoff experience to Canucks
VANCOUVER - A relative newcomer to the Vancouver Canucks, Tyler Toffoli will be counted on to bring playoff experience to the team's talented but young core. A veteran of 47 NHL playoff games wit...
Jul 14, 2020
