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$1-million Pepsi North America Cup slated to be run Aug. 29 at Mohawk Park
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - The $1-million Pepsi North America Cup will be run Aug. 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The race, Canada's richest harness event, was originally set for June 20 but was postponed las...
May 19, 2020
A list of provincial decisions on schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario announced Tuesday that schools will remain closed until September, though at-home learning will continue through June. Here are the decisions other provinces have made on schools amid the COVI...
May 19, 2020
'Quite a surprise': Baltimore Orioles spotted out of range in La Ronge
A rare sight to see as far north as La Ronge, local residents have been surprised by the arrival of Baltimore Orioles in the area this year.La Ronge resident April Chiefcalf was observing the birds in...
May 19, 2020
Canada turns to U.S. Navy for help recovering downed military helicopter
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is turning to the U.S. military for assistance in recovering the downed Cyclone helicopter off the coast of Greece. The helicopter crashed on April 29 within sight o...
May 19, 2020
NHL's plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle
The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And what that plan resembles could be complica...
May 19, 2020
SPSA provides update on English Creek fire at Fort a la Corne, now at 37,500 hectares
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided an update on the English Creek fire burning in the Fort la Corne forest.As of 10:45 a.m., on Monday, May 19, the fire was listed at 37,500 hec...
May 19, 2020
Donation brings a bit of Mardi Gras to hospital workers
NEW ORLEANS - Emily Bauman is a believer in the power of music. So when she got her stimulus check, she put that power to work -- for New Orleans's hospital workers and the city's out-of-work musician...
May 19, 2020
Celiac Org to Replenish Canada’s Food Banks With Gluten-Free Options During Pandemic
Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) Partners with Promise Gluten FreeTORONTO, May 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Canadians with celiac disease who are increasingly relying on food banks during the COV...
May 19, 2020
Vancouver-based MMA champion Bibiano Fernandes awaits next title defence
Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes really is a champion in waiting these days. The One Championship bantamweight title-holder spends his days at home in Vancouver, attending to dad duties with limited mixe...
May 19, 2020
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Camp and Festival Cancelled for 2020
We were hopeful being the last annual festival at Ness Creek would do us well this year, but as we look ahead to how the next few months will unfold, we have to call it.Northern Lights Bluegrass and O...
May 19, 2020