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FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup
TORONTO - The 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in "positive economic output" for Canada as a host nation, according to a FIFA economic impact assessment. That amount is split bet...
Dec 10, 2024
Quick response saves Saskatchewan hockey player's life after neck slashed
The quick response of trainers and nurses in the stands at a Sask East Hockey League game in Esterhazy on Saturday night is being credited for helping save the life of Churchbridge Imperials captain C...
Dec 09, 2024
LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON - LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they're working as quickly as possible to ask a court to stop the Alberta government from bringing into force a transgender law they say will cause immedia...
Dec 09, 2024
'Go beyond the board': Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check
EDMONTON - Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep their troubles in check. Hunched over chess boards at the University of Lethbridge, teens and young adults who a...
Dec 08, 2024
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024
Toronto FC captain says Herdman resignation as coach an 'unfortunate situation'
TORONTO - John Herdman's decision to step down as Toronto FC coach is an "unfortunate situation," says club captain Jonathan Osorio. Herdman resigned Nov. 29, saying it was "the right time for me to s...
Dec 06, 2024
Dawes, Weise, other former NHLers set to sign with Sask. Senior A team
A Saskatchewan Senior A hockey team is set to make headlines around the hockey world. The Round Lake Bears - located on the Ochapowace First Nation - confirmed to 650 CKOM that they will be signing mu...
Dec 06, 2024
Riders confirm one-year extension for quarterback Trevor Harris
Two-time Grey Cup champion Trevor Harris will lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders on the field in 2025. Reports earlier this week indicated the CFL club had extended the 38-year-old quarterback's contra...
Dec 06, 2024
Blades’ forward Ben Riche in midst of career season after trade brings him home
Saskatoon Blades forward Ben Riche couldn't have asked for a better homecoming to Saskatchewan. The 19-year-old from Bethune, Sask. was traded to the Blades from the Victoria Royals in June for Vaughn...
Dec 06, 2024
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
OTTAWA - As Canada's Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) also used the occasion to renew calls for increased federal funding. Acr...
Dec 04, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...