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Writ drops; Saskatchewan election campaign underway

And they're off.After visiting Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty at Government House on Tuesday morning, Scott Moe officially announced the Saskatchewan election campaign is underway.The election is to be held Oc...

Sep 29, 2020

Deficit on track to hit $330 billion with COVID effects lasting years, says PBO

OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office says the federal deficit for the year is on track to hit $328.5 billion as a result of COVID-19. That figure released this morning reflects measures announced ...

Sep 29, 2020

Premier Scott Moe to call provincial election today

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he plans to kick off the provincial election campaign today.Moe told reporters in Saskatoon on Monday that he will be visiting the province's lieutenant-governor to...

Sep 29, 2020

Virtual ceremony held for fallen Saskatchewan police and peace officers

The 17th annual ceremony honouring police and peace officers that have died in the line of duty was held in front of the provincial legislature Sunday.The 2020 ceremony looked different compared to ye...

Sep 27, 2020

NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017

President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years, according to a report Sunday in The New York Times. Trump, who has fiercely guarded his tax filings and is the only pres...

Sep 27, 2020

Parliament Hill security increased after reports of harassment

OTTAWA - The security service charged with protecting Parliament Hill says it is stepping up its presence in the area following several recent reports of harassment. The Parliamentary Protective Servi...

Sep 27, 2020

Handball rule draws widespread ire in penalty-dominated EPL

Jose Mourinho had seen enough. The fulltime whistle had yet to be blown but the Tottenham manager stormed down the tunnel - his head down and hands in his pockets - after seeing his team fall foul of ...

Sep 27, 2020

Small-town hockey rinks feeling the effects of an uncertain season

One thing being forgotten in a fall without hockey is all the small towns.For many in small towns, life in the winter is centred around the rink. With no date for a return of competitive hockey, some ...

Sep 27, 2020

End of CERB means uncertainty for some, new system for others

OTTAWA - In mid-March, Christine Ilott's manager broke some bad news to her: she was losing her job in live theatre as a result of the pandemic. The 47-year-old went home to her basement apartme...

Sep 27, 2020

Colorado Rapids, FC Cincinnati report positive COVID-19 tests

Colorado's MLS game against Sporting Kansas City has been postponed after a Rapids player and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, former Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglu...

Sep 26, 2020