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Trump faces virus at White House amid push to 'reopen' US
WASHINGTON - As he encourages the country to "reopen," President Donald Trump is confronting cases of the coronavirus in his own home, spotlighting the challenge the White House faces in instilling co...
May 11, 2020

Death of CFL player Mike Labinjo considered suspicious, say Calgary police
CALGARY - The death of CFL player Michael Labinjo has been deemed suspicious, according to Calgary police. Labinjo, who played 44 games for the Calgary Stampeders between 2007 and 2010, was found...
May 11, 2020

Public reminder about what to expect when you call paramedics during COVID-19
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding people of what to expect when you call 9-1-1 in the age of COVID-19.That includes the procedures and protocols being followed by paramedics across ...
May 11, 2020

Haunting drama 'A Confession' puts police in ethical turmoil
NEW YORK - Most actresses like to meet the real person who inspired the role they're about to tackle. Not Imelda Staunton. Not for her latest job. The English stage and screen star plays a mother who ...
May 11, 2020

Veterans ombudsman calls it quits after 18 months
OTTAWA - Veterans ombudsman Craig Dalton is calling it quits after only 18 months on the job. The federal government announced Dalton's departure this afternoon, saying the former army officer who too...
May 11, 2020

On the market: Buying and selling homes during a pandemic
While many of society's activities have been put on hold, buying and selling homes can't be stopped for many people.But a pandemic certainly adds a different dynamic to showing and touring homes.Jason...
May 11, 2020

Regina couple still stuck in Mexico, scared of flights home
While many Saskatchewan snowbirds are now home and through the two-week quarantine period for COVID-19, some are still stranded.Margo Jones of Regina said she and her husband tried to book flights hom...
May 11, 2020

Increased border traffic likely as Canada, U.S. economies reopen: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada and the U.S. are working on plans to deal with what she calls an inevitable increase in cross-border traffic as economies in both countries...
May 11, 2020

Saskatoon Ex cancelled for first time in 135-year history
Due to safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatoon Exhibition will not take place this summer.On the Prairieland Park webpage, organizers said this is the first time in the exhibition's ...
May 11, 2020

Northern Saskatchewan leaders want COVID checkpoint confusion sorted out
REGINA - Leaders in northwestern Saskatchewan are asking the province to clear up confusion about checkpoints that are restricting travel in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic. &nb...
May 11, 2020