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Riot? Insurrection? Words matter in describing Capitol siege
NEW YORK - At first, viewed from a distance, it was a rally or protest. Then it became an assault, a riot, an insurrection, domestic terrorism or even a coup attempt. The language used by the American...
Jan 14, 2021

Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif still planning to resume football career with Chiefs
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif misses football. The Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman has no regrets about opting out of the 2020 NFL campaign to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But the six-foot-five 32...
Jan 14, 2021

'They're going to be a force': Maple Leafs' Keefe sees brighter days for Senators
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe doesn't expect the Ottawa Senators to be doormats much longer. And after seeing many of their prospects up close in the minors the last few years, not to mention some key off-s...
Jan 14, 2021

Conservative MP's react to cabinet appointments
The reshuffling for Prime Minster Justin Trudeau's Federal Cabinet has prompted mix reaction from conservative members of Parliament.One of the notable appointments was that of former Natural Resource...
Jan 14, 2021

Additional resources sent to Meadow Lake RCMP, officers in isolation after COVID-19 exposure
Four members of the RCMP are in isolation as they have been deemed close contacts to people who have tested positive for COVID-19. The detachment's Sgt. Ryan How stated while the officers are in isola...
Jan 14, 2021

Dunstone and Anderson to play for Saskatchewan, Brothers accepts Nova Scotia invite
Two more entries were confirmed for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Thursday as Sherry Anderson was named Saskatchewan's representative while Jill Brothers accepted the Nova Scotia invite. In ann...
Jan 14, 2021

One day in, Chris Armas already feeling right at home as head coach of Toronto FC
TORONTO - One day into the job and new Toronto FC coach Chris Armas is already feeling right at home. The former New York Red Bulls boss has extensive ties to his new club. Toronto GM Ali Curtis was s...
Jan 14, 2021

B.C. seeking legal advice on limiting travel to the province: premier
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is seeking legal advice on whether it can limit non-essential travel to the province during the pandemic, the premier says. Premier John Horgan told a news conference Th...
Jan 14, 2021

Syrian refugees celebrate fifth anniversary in Canada with virtual event
OTTAWA - The organizer of a virtual celebration to mark the fifth anniversary of Canada's welcoming Syrian refugees says Canadians' support for the newcomers has been a beautiful example for the rest ...
Jan 14, 2021

Province records 312 new COVID-19 cases
As of January 14, a total of 11,985 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.On January 13, 1,393 doses were administered across the province including 295 in the North Central...
Jan 14, 2021