By Dan Robson, Sportsnet.ca, August 11, 2016 The Toronto Blue Jays secured sole possession of first place in the American League East with a series win over the Tampa Bay Rays this week, setting up what surely will be an easy coast into the playoffs. All those concerns about all the strikeouts? Resolved. Can a… Continue reading Blue Jays Takeaways: Travis solves all leadoff questions
Month: August 2016
Sask. Sports Hall of Fame to commemorate 50 years
By CBC News, August 10, 2016 The provincial hall of fame celebrates 51 different sports The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating 50 years in action. They are having a gala at the end of next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary and announce the latest inductees. Read the full article here….
NYC police find woman, 22 dogs living in filthy Mercedes SUV
By The Associated Press, August 12, 2016 NEW YORK — Authorities in New York City say they’ve rescued 22 dogs that were living with their owner in filthy conditions inside a Mercedes-Benz SUV. New York Police Department officers alerted by a concerned citizen earlier this week found the 54-year-old woman and the dogs living inside… Continue reading NYC police find woman, 22 dogs living in filthy Mercedes SUV
Judge hands out tissues as inmate meets infant son in court
By The Associated Press, August 12, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge handed out tissues in court as a teary Kentucky jail inmate was allowed to hold his infant son for the first time. News organizations report Jefferson County Judge Amber Wolf allowed 24-year-old James Roeder to meet his 1-month-old son during the unexpected encounter… Continue reading Judge hands out tissues as inmate meets infant son in court
'They don't get sarcasm?': Trump backtracks on ISIS founder claim
By Josh Lederman, The Associated Press, August 12, 2016 ORLANDO, Fla. — After days of alleging repeatedly that U.S. President Barack Obama literally founded the Islamic State group, Donald Trump abruptly shifted tone on Friday and insisted his widely debunked claim had been sarcastic. Trump, in an early-morning post on Twitter, blamed CNN for reporting… Continue reading 'They don't get sarcasm?': Trump backtracks on ISIS founder claim
Elizabeth May could quit as Green Party leader this month
By David Cochrane, CBC News, August 12, 2016 ‘Broken-hearted’ May says boycott Israel policy has her on verge of stepping down as leader Elizabeth May says she could step down as Green Party leader later this month if her party doesn’t reconsider its decision to endorse a movement that calls for the boycott of Israel. At… Continue reading Elizabeth May could quit as Green Party leader this month
Tale of two summers: Farmers deal with drought in the east, rain on the prairies
By Ian Bickis and Peter Goffin, The Canadian Press, August 10, 2016 It’s a tale of two summers this year in Canada, with rain — and the lack of it — causing concerns about the state of the country’s crops. In Ontario, officials are forecasting a strong fruit harvest but add that unusually dry conditions could… Continue reading Tale of two summers: Farmers deal with drought in the east, rain on the prairies
Prince Albert freediver trained Suicide Squad actors
By Alec Salloum CBC News, August 11, 2016 Kirk Krack has trained six divers who currently hold 20 world records As a youngster, Kirk Krack — from Prince Albert, Sask. — enjoyed everything about the lakes around the city. He loved being on, in and under the water. He pursued his passion and now Krack… Continue reading Prince Albert freediver trained Suicide Squad actors
Plea from Agrium worker's family sparks surge of Saskatoon blood donations
By Courtney Markewich, CBC News, August 12, 2016 Saskatoon clinic surpassing collection goal following plea from Chad Wiklun’s family Canadian Blood Services is seeing a surge of donations in Saskatoon thanks to the plea put out by the family of a man who was fatally injured at the Agrium potash mine in Vanscoy, Sask. Chad… Continue reading Plea from Agrium worker's family sparks surge of Saskatoon blood donations
CFL fines Roughriders $60K for practicing with unsigned players
By CBC News, August 11, 2016 League Commissioner says Riders’ conduct, roster violations ‘compromised the reputation of the CFL’ The CFL commissioner says the Riders’ conduct undermines the league’s reputation, and he’s not talking about their dismal record. The Roughriders received a big penalty from the league Thursday for how they’re conducting business. The CFL says it… Continue reading CFL fines Roughriders $60K for practicing with unsigned players