Author Archives:

Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe gets first real chance to teach with Toronto
TORONTO - There were times during Sheldon Keefe's first 47 games as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs where all he wanted to do was teach. The 39-year-old quickly found out that's n...
Jul 14, 2020

Relative newcomer Tyler Toffoli brings playoff experience to Canucks
VANCOUVER - A relative newcomer to the Vancouver Canucks, Tyler Toffoli will be counted on to bring playoff experience to the team's talented but young core. A veteran of 47 NHL playoff games wit...
Jul 14, 2020

Monahan, Lindholm, Gaudreau await reunion at Calgary Flames camp
CALGARY - Johnny Gaudreau's separation from his linemates continued into the second day of Calgary Flames training camp Tuesday. The Flames' top line not skating together is conspicuous give...
Jul 14, 2020

Revealing specific locations of COVID-19 cases will be up to Shahab, Moe says
When the Government of Saskatchewan gave its latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, it disclosed the specific rural municipalities where new cases were found.Premier Scott Moe said that was...
Jul 14, 2020

Sask. NDP asking questions about provincial WE charity deal
Saskatchewan's NDP says a new contract between the provincial government and the WE charity is bringing up more questions than answers.The contract to provide mental health services in Saskatchewan cl...
Jul 14, 2020

Doctors, Sask. government reach tentative contract agreement
A tentative five-year contract agreement has been reached by the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).In a release, Saskatchewan Health says the deal runs retroactively...
Jul 14, 2020

Post about Ashley Morin walk cost Sask. man job, minor hockey position: FSIN
A Facebook post riddled with backlash has allegedly cost one Saskatchewan man his job, along with his presidency of a local minor hockey association.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSI...
Jul 14, 2020

South Africa surpasses the UK in confirmed coronavirus cases
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa on Tuesday surpassed the U.K. in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases as the country's president warns of "the gravest crisis in the history of our democracy." South A...
Jul 14, 2020

Universal testing starting today, five new cases of COVID-19 reported
Starting today, COVID-19 testing is available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.There are five...
Jul 14, 2020

Bar reopenings going ahead in Ontario as Quebec links cases to bars in Montreal
OTTAWA - Canada's deputy public health chief says going inside a bar to have a drink with friends remains a high-risk activity in the era of COVID-19. Dr. Howard Njoo's reminder comes days before Onta...
Jul 14, 2020