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Ottawa's fiscal watchdog says it's in the dark on Ottawa's fiscal targets
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says he can't properly assess whether the federal government is on track to meet its fiscal targets because the Liberals' new budget benchmarks haven't been d...
Jun 19, 2025
Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated defense spending increase as 'unreasonable'
MADRID (AP) - Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that's due to be announced next week, calling it "unreasonable." In a letter sent Thursday to NATO Secretary-Genera...
Jun 19, 2025
Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition
Canada should allow 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry. In a marke...
Jun 19, 2025
Local businesses make shortlist for ABEX Awards
Several local businesses have been nominated for the Saskatchewan Chamber 2025 ABEX Awards.Bison Ridge Farms of P.A. and Pet Planet Prince Albert are up for the Marketing Award. Pet Planet is also nom...
Jun 19, 2025
Listen: Police Chief responds to recent shootings, and uptick in calls for service
With several recent shootings in the city, Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier talks about how the service is handling gun-related crimes. Also discussed is the public's right to protest and whe...
Jun 19, 2025
Iranian strike damages a hospital as latest missile barrage wounds dozens in Israel
BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) - An Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, causing "extensive damage" but no serious injuries, according to the medical facility. Oth...
Jun 19, 2025
In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Extreme weather affected 1 in 4 people: poll Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme we...
Jun 19, 2025
One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
OTTAWA - Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll - released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire...
Jun 19, 2025
Victoria council to receive report tackling declining social order in B.C.'s capital
VICTORIA - A plan with 95 recommendations to address what it calls a "declining social order" in Victoria will appear before councillors today for endorsement and additional financial analysis. Victor...
Jun 19, 2025
Territorial Liberals hold leadership convention to replace Yukon premier
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Liberal Party will choose its next leader today and he or she will also become the territory's 11th premier. A leadership convention is being held in Whitehorse where more than ...
Jun 19, 2025
