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Two new hockey programs are coming to Regina this fall.
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri made his all-in push and it paid off with an NBA title. It will soon be time for Kawhi Leonard to lay his cards on the table.
The future of the soon-to-be free agent was one of the main talking points Tuesday at Ujiri’s season-ending media... Read more
TORONTO - Even a championship can come with hiccups.
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri took time Tuesday in his season-ending press conference to talk about the few off-court negatives in an otherwise overwhelmingly successful championship season.
Ujiri said organizers can do better than... Read more
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri touched on numerous on- and off-court topics during a nearly hour-long session with reporters on Tuesday.
Here’s a look at some of the notable quotes from Ujiri in the aftermath of the Raptors’ run to their first NBA title:
On reports of... Read more
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The mother of a toddler who died of bacterial meningitis broke down several times Tuesday as she testified at her trial that she is still haunted by her boy’s death.
Collet Stephan told court that she still counts Ezekiel, who was 19 months old when he died... Read more
A 15-year-old has been charged with uttering threats and mischief, after a threat to cause violence at a Saskatoon high school was made on social media.
China is considering halting all meat imports from Canada starting Wednesday after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency notified China that it had discovered a number of fabricated veterinary health certificates in meat products bound for China, according to a government official.
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a hypocrite over plastic cutlery that was available at a lunch meeting he held with youth activists in his Montreal riding.
Trudeau tweeted a picture of himself having lunch on Monday with about half a dozen... Read more
The Regina Red Sox are to play host to the Medicine Hat Mavericks in Western Canadian Baseball League action Wednesday.... Read more
THOMPSON, Man. - An RCMP officer in northern Manitoba made a disastrous tactical decision to step in front a vehicle before he shot the driver, an expert in police use of force testified at the officer’s trial Tuesday.
Const. Abram Letkeman is charged with manslaughter in the... Read more
The Chinese Embassy says it has suspended all Canadian meat exports in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the December arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
Saskatoon's Adam Beckman was chosen in the third round, 75th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.... Read more
PICKEREL, Wis. - Authorities in Wisconsin say six people have died in a house fire in the northeastern part of the state.
Langlade County Coroner Larry Shadlick says two adults and four children died in the fire Tuesday in the small town of Pickerel. Shadlick says two others escaped the blaze.
WSAW... Read more
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to tell women that they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second... Read more
The Hockey Hall of Fame wasted no time hustling Hayley Wickenheiser into its gallery of heroes in her first year of eligibility.
The 40-year-old from Shaunavon, Sask., joins players Guy Carbonneau, Vaclav Nedomansky and Sergei Zubov and builders Jim Rutherford and Jerry York in the... Read more
OTTAWA - The Chinese Embassy says it has suspended all Canadian meat exports in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the December arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
The latest Chinese move comes as Prime Minister... Read more
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lean on the power and influence of the mercurial Donald Trump to raise the issue of two detained Canadians during a bilateral meeting with the Chinese president at a G20 summit in Japan this week - something the U.S.... Read more
The Saskatoon police officer believed to have fired the shot that killed Joshua John Robert Kyle Megeney said the 28-year-old man asked to speak with his mother moments before pointing a loaded rifle at three officers, precipitating the shots that ended his life.... Read more
LOS ANGELES - Hundreds of fans gathered around the grave of Michael Jackson to honour his memory on Tuesday’s 10th anniversary of his death, while the late King of Pop’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity.
“Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and... Read more
“We are happy to add Dawson to our club,” said John Paddock, Regina Pats VP of hockey operations and general manager.
OTTAWA - A report in a Quebec newspaper says China has suspended all Canadian meat exports in a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic dispute with Canada over the December arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
The latest Chinese move comes as Prime Minister Justin... Read more
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The principal owner of the Rays says it’s unrealistic for his team to play full time in the Tampa Bay area, and a shared season with Montreal is the best option.
Stu Sternberg said at a news conference Tuesday he would be “hard-pressed” for the team to... Read more
TORONTO - The federal government is investing $30 million over five years into initiatives to promote safety and inclusiveness in sport.
Kirsty Duncan, minister of science and sport, made the announcement in a release Tuesday.
The release said the money will be used to fund measures to combat abuse... Read more
TORONTO - An Ottawa fertility doctor who used his own sperm as well as that of the wrong donors to artificially inseminate several women caused “irreparable damage” that will span generations, a disciplinary panel with Ontario’s medical regulator said Tuesday... Read more
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B was arraigned Tuesday on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a New York City strip club.
“Not guilty, sir, honour,” said the rapper dressed in a dark blue and light pink pantsuit with her hair tinted blue as she... Read more
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans began gathering to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Pop’s death.
“Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian,... Read more
TORONTO - Calgary-raised stop-motion animator Jared Jacobs is a big Toronto Raptors fan and wants star player Kawhi Leonard to stay with the NBA Championship team.
So to help convince the soon-to-be free agent, Jacobs has turned to his own area of expertise: Lego.
In a stop-motion video that... Read more
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A North Carolina judge is refusing to throw out a $6.6 million judgment against rapper Yo Gotti.
The Winston-Salem Journal reports the rapper, whose legal name is Mario Mims, appeared in court Monday asking for the decision to be vacated.
Singer Young Fletcher’s... Read more
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to tell women that they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second... Read more
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lean on the power and influence of the mercurial Donald Trump to raise the issue of two detained Canadians during a bilateral meeting with the Chinese president at a G20 summit in Japan this week - something the U.S.... Read more
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to tell women that they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts... Read more
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The mother of a toddler who died of bacterial meningitis broke down several times while she testified at her trial Tuesday that she is still haunted by her boy’s death.
Collet Stephan told court that she still counts Ezekiel, who was 19 months old when... Read more
THOMPSON, Man. - An expert in police use of force testified an RCMP officer in northern Manitoba made a disastrous tactical decision to step in front a vehicle before he shot the driver.
Const. Abram Letkeman is on trial for the 2015 death of Steven Campbell, who was behind the wheel of a Jeep... Read more
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has been arraigned on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a New York City strip club.
The rapper was dressed in a dark blue pantsuit with her hair tinted blue. She pleaded not guilty in state court Tuesday to attempted assault and... Read more
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to tell women that they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts... Read more
TORONTO - Greg Vanney has encountered better times in his five years as head coach of Toronto FC.
After Toronto won the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship in 2017, the team failed to make the playoffs last year and has endured an eight-game (0-5-3) winless streak... Read more
Organizers say offering naloxone training at this year's Ness Creek Music Festival just makes sense.
The Crown is appealing the acquittal of Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson on the charge of conspiracy to commit murder.