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‘They have a right to survival:’ Advocate for children responds to child welfare death spike
Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth is concerned that deaths among youth involved in care will surpass its highest level in half-a-decade.Lisa Broda told 650 CKOM Friday that trends typical...
Sep 7, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps defender named to MLS 'Team of the Week'
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ali Adnan is being recognized for helping his team to a much-needed victory over Toronto FC. The Iraqi national was named to Major League Soccer's "Team of the Week" on Mo...
Sep 7, 2020
Feds gave 1,600 veterans priority hiring, but could have been higher: report
2OTTAWA - More than 1,600 former Canadian Armed Forces members have benefited from a five-year-old law designed to help them get federal government jobs, according to a new report by Veterans Affairs ...
Sep 7, 2020
Cleaner LNG one answer to climate change crisis, O'Regan tells investors
OTTAWA - Canadian LNG is the best choice for global energy investors looking for sustainable and competitive natural gas production, Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan said Monday. His speech o...
Sep 7, 2020
Annual Regatta a sailor's delight at Emma Lake
Sailboats flooded the waters of Emma Lake throughout the weekend as the Prince Albert Sailing Club Annual Open Regatta and Provincial Catamaran Championship was in full swing. The crowd stood on the e...
Sep 7, 2020
11 new COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery, 1 in hospital
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That's the second time a double-digit total has been announced for a single-day increase since Aug. 17. The new cases ar...
Sep 7, 2020
COVID-19 exposure risks at Meadow Lake parks
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is cautioning that someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19 visited four different parks in Meadow Lake.Lion's Park, SW edge of Meadow Lake along Hwy 4, Augu...
Sep 7, 2020
Former N.L. premier to resign seat, clearing way for bid by Premier Andrew Furey
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's new Liberal premier says he is planning to run for his seat in the west coast riding that former premier Dwight Ball will soon vacate. Ball announce...
Sep 7, 2020
Canadian Vasek Pospisil falls to de Minaur in fourth round of U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Vasek Pospisil couldn't convert on four set points in the first set en route to a 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-2 loss against No. 21 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia in the fourth rou...
Sep 7, 2020
Canaday-Dicus duo win Northern Team Championships after some late drama
Some late drama was needed to decide the victors of the Northern Team Championships at Cooke Municipal Golf Course this long weekend. Brendon Canaday and Devin Dicus were declared the champions, but o...
Sep 7, 2020
