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Yukon launches online COVID-19 vaccine credential system
WHITEHORSE - Yukon is launching an online COVID-19 vaccine credential system, with the territory's premier saying there are no immediate plans for a vaccine mandate seen in other provinces and territo...
Sep 7, 2021
Canadian Leylah Fernandez posts another upset, earns spot in U.S. Open semifinals
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez continued her remarkable run at the U.S. Open Tuesday, earning a spot in the semifinals with an upset victory over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. The 19-year-old from...
Sep 7, 2021
Two dead following alleged drunk driving incident at Big River First Nation
A 40-year-old woman from Big River First Nation is facing two charges of impaired driving causing death in connection to a tragic incident early Sunday morning on the reserve.At approximately 1:40 a.m...
Sep 7, 2021
Greens make Kitchener Centre top target after Liberal Raj Saini drops out
OTTAWA - The Green Party is confident it can win Raj Saini's seat after the embattled Liberal candidate withdrew from the race on Saturday. The Greens, who came second in the riding at the last electi...
Sep 7, 2021
TFC defender Eriq Zavaleta to wear enemy colours in World Cup qualifier at BMO Field
TORONTO - BMO Field is normally home to Eriq Zavaleta. But the Toronto FC centre back will be in enemy colours Wednesday when El Salvador takes on Canada in World Cup qualifying play. The Indiana-born...
Sep 7, 2021
Melfort man faces murder charges following weekend shooting incident at James Smith Cree Nation
Charges have now been laid in connection to a shooting incident Sunday at James Smith Cree Nation.Shawn Moostoos, 33 of Melfort, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder, one count of a...
Sep 7, 2021
Canada coach says update to come on health of star fullback/winger Alphonso Davies
TORONTO - There is a question mark over the health of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies ahead of Canada's World Cup qualifying match against El Salvador on Wednesday. Coach John Herdman said the 20-y...
Sep 7, 2021
Designs for water slide at new recreation centre to be discussed at council
New schematic designs for the aquatic portion of the new recreation centre will be presented for review and approval at the city council meeting this evening. The city's public works director will pre...
Sep 7, 2021
Mexico's Supreme Court rules that abortion is not a crime
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion, unanimously annulling several provisions of a law from Coahuila - a state on the Texas border - ...
Sep 7, 2021
Another 305 new cases reported in province, 4,596 total new cases in August
The province is confirming another 305 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today, which includes 140 new cases in Northern Saskatchewan.These new cases are located in the Far North West (nine), Far N...
Sep 7, 2021
