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'Homeland' stars say farewell to their Showtime spy series
NEW YORK - As the Showtime spy thriller "Homeland" comes to an end, Claire Danes hopes that her portrayal of a character with bipolar disorder helps destigmatize mental illness. "I don't think there h...
Feb 05, 2020

Probe begins after former hockey player killed during Quebec police intervention
ST-GEORGES, Que. - Quebec's independent police watchdog is investigating after a former hockey player who toiled for several years in a Quebec minor league was killed in ...
Feb 05, 2020

Non-citizen parents allowed to return home with Canadian children from Wuhan
OTTAWA - The Liberal government insisted China let parents and other primary caregivers accompany their Canadian children after leaving Wuhan, the epicentre of an outbreak of the novel coron...
Feb 05, 2020

SASK 60 - Fat Bike, Run, Ski
We are less than one month away from the Sask 60!Join us at Thompson's Resort on February 29 for a full day of riding, running or skiing, and take in the best views of Northern Saskatchewan! https://w...
Feb 05, 2020

Gathering for miyomahcihowin and mii yoo naa kaa twayh ta mihk
miyo mahcihowin (Cree) - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness mii yoo naa kaa twayh ta mihk (Michif) - thinking with a clear mindAs part of the University of Saskatchewan's response to t...
Feb 05, 2020

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran quarterback Chris Streveler
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released American quarterback Chris Streveler on Monday so he can pursue NFL opportunities. Streveler, 25, was scheduled to become a free agent Feb. 11. Strev...
Feb 05, 2020

UK and EU clash over trade with 11 months to make a deal
LONDON - Britain and the European Union set out clashing opening gambits Monday on striking a post-Brexit trade deal, making it clear that each side is willing to walk away without an agreement rather...
Feb 05, 2020

China virus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438
BEIJING - The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday. The new figures come after the co...
Feb 05, 2020

Radio host Limbaugh awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON - Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Limbau...
Feb 05, 2020

Aboriginal Story Telling Celebrations
In celebration of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month 2020, we are pleased to present An Evening with Harold R. Johnson and a screening of the award winning film npawistamsowin: We Will Stand U...
Feb 05, 2020