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Former Sask. treaty commissioner Bill McKnight dead at 79
Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third treaty commissioner, died following a sudden illness on Friday. While in the role of treaty commissioner from 2007 to 2012, McKnight added a kindergar...
Oct 06, 2019 Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commisioner, died at the age of 79 following a sudden illness on Oct. 4, 2019. (Wikipedia)
Hong Kong lawmakers challenge mask ban as protests persist
HONG KONG - A group of pro-democracy Hong Kong legislators filed a legal challenge against the government's use of a colonial-era emergency law to criminalize the wearing of masks at rallies to quell ...
Oct 06, 2019 Photo courtesy Canadian Press
Scientist responds to critique of industry ties after publishing study on red meat
HALIFAX - A Canadian researcher who co-led a study that challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption has responded to criticisms he should have disclosed past ties to the global meat and food...
Oct 06, 2019
Long-lost sculpture has returned to Los Angeles library
LOS ANGELES - A bronze sculpture that mysteriously disappeared from the Los Angeles Central Library 50 years ago has returned to its original home. One of three panels of the Well of Scribes was unvei...
Oct 06, 2019 Photo courtesy Canadian press
Hello Lucy! A reporter shares the emotional story of bonding with her guide dog
TORONTO - For most people, a blind date is not a life or death matter. But as I pace around my bedroom, icy hands clenched in pockets, all I can think about is the fact that this one truly is for me. ...
Oct 06, 2019
Ginger Baker, Cream’s volatile drummer, dies at 80
LONDON - Ginger Baker, the volatile and propulsive British musician who was best known for his time with the power trio Cream, died Sunday at age 80, his family said. Baker wielded his blues power and...
Oct 06, 2019 A
Inuit combine nine different scripts for writing Inuktitut into one
Inuit are hoping to use the alphabet to help keep their far-flung people together. Canada's national Inuit organization recently decided on a standard way to write their language that could be underst...
Oct 06, 2019 Photo courtesy Canadian Press
Sask MLA facing assault charges says Premier Scott Moe wants her in caucus
REGINA - The member of the Saskatchewan legislature facing assault charges says Premier Scott Moe wants her to remain in caucus. Nadine Wilson was charged with two counts of assault after turning hers...
Oct 05, 2019
Crowns initiate contingency plans for Unifor strike
The heads of Crown corporations hit by strikes Friday morning are confident in their contingency plans to maintain a level of essential services. That said, they admitted that customers can expect iss...
Oct 04, 2019 The CEOs of Saskatchewan Crown Corporations affected by the strike speak to media about their contingency plans (L to R, Doug Matthies with SaskWater, Susan Ross with the Water Security Agency, Mike Marsh with SaskPower, Ken From with SaskEnergy, Doug Burnett with SaskTel, Blair Swystun with Crown Investments Corp). Oct. 4, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Quebec parents seek class action against makers of ‘addictive’ Fortnite game
MONTREAL - Two Quebec parents are seeking the right to launch a class-action lawsuit against the makers of the popular video game Fortnite, alleging it was purposely made highly addictive and has had ...
Oct 04, 2019 In this Sept. 11, 2018 file photo, Nick Overton, a professional video game player, plays "Fortnite" while engaging with his fans online from the game room at his home, in Grimes, Iowa. A Quebec law firm is seeking authorization to launch a class action lawsuit against the makers of the Fortnite video game, alleging it is highly addictive and can cause health problems. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP, File
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Sarah Mills: Volunteers are the beating heart of Saskatchewan
There are so many people who step up for organizations in our province, creating events and moments that wouldn't happen...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 19
**WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS 8:30 - After four months, the U.S. and Iran seemed closer than ever to an agreement, an M...