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Province offering bursaries to keep paramedics in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government is looking to bolster the ranks of paramedics in the province.The government announced Tuesday that 58 training bursaries worth $530,000 will be available to students and n...
Jul 25, 2023
Elks, Lions to be first pro football game broadcast in Punjabi
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks home game against the B.C. Lions on Saturday will be the first professional football game broadcast in Punjabi. The Elks announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Edmon...
Jul 25, 2023
BC Hockey reclassifies its three junior B leagues to junior A to replace rogue BCHL
SAANICHTON, B.C. - BC Hockey will have a new junior-A system in place for the 2023-24 season. The provincial sports organization will promote all three of its junior B leagues to junior A. The Kootena...
Jul 25, 2023
How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives say Canadians angry over Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison have a Liberal government law to blame. Leader Pierre Poilievre points to a bill passed in ...
Jul 25, 2023
Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, announces retirement after 19 seasons
BOSTON (AP) - Patrice Bergeron, who in two decades with the Boston Bruins established himself as the NHL's dominant two-way forward and one of the most respected players in the game, announced Tuesday...
Jul 25, 2023
Saskatoon collector excited for ‘Barbie’ film
Shelves filled with boxes of Barbie dolls line the entire top floor and basement of an avid collector's home in Saskatoon.With the new Barbie film already a major box office success, some are expectin...
Jul 25, 2023
Canada's Kylie Masse misses podium with 4th-place finish in women's 100m backstroke
FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian swimming star Kylie Masse just missed the podium in the women's 100-metre backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday. The four-time Olympic medallist and two-t...
Jul 25, 2023
Second Liberal minister says she won't seek re-election as cabinet shuffle looms
OTTAWA - Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says she will not seek re-election as a member of Parliament. She is the second Liberal minister to make such an announcement this week,...
Jul 25, 2023
DeSantis is in a car accident on his way to Tennessee presidential campaign events but isn't injured
WASHINGTON (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in a car accident Tuesday as he traveled to presidential campaign events in Tennessee but wasn't injured, his campaign said. Campaign press secretary Br...
Jul 25, 2023
Canadian women look to showcase quality, experience against well-drilled Irish side
PERTH, Australia - In need of points to keep its World Cup dream alive, Canada has to put it best foot forward Wednesday against Ireland after the frustration of a tournament-opening scoreless draw wi...
Jul 25, 2023