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Saskatchewan welcomes Ottawa's $1.2B lumber aid as industry braces for tariffs
Forestry leaders in Saskatchewan and across the country say new federal support for the softwood lumber sector is a welcomed relief, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs continues to cast a long shadow...
Aug 06, 2025
Rainy conditions expected for North Central Sask.
Much needed precipitation is headed for North-Central Saskatchewan into the weekend. "We are starting to see a little bit more of an unsettled pattern in a couple of systems moving through," said Envi...
Aug 06, 2025
Veteran quarterbacks Collaros, Adams poised to return to their respective teams
The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should have their offensive leaders back when they square off Saturday night at McMahon Stadium. Calgary starter Vernon Adams Jr. (head) was a full par...
Aug 06, 2025
Accused killer of Prince Albert man to have preliminary hearing next spring
The second of two of the accused killers of 41-year-old Norman Wenzel in Prince Albert last year is hoping to have a preliminary hearing in March. The Crown and defence requested five days in March 20...
Aug 06, 2025
Once a cage fighter, Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine transitions to movie director
Keith (The Dean of Mean) Jardine wore many hats before making his name as a mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC, where he registered wins over future Hall of Famers Chuck (The Iceman) Liddell and Fo...
Aug 06, 2025
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it expects to report more salmonella cases linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products in the coming months, adding to th...
Aug 06, 2025
Canada pushing to include Indigenous rights in United Nations plastics treaty
OTTAWA - Canada is pushing to bring language recognizing the rights of Indigenous peoples back into a United Nations plastics pollution treaty. Delegates from more than 170 countries are in Geneva to ...
Aug 06, 2025
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA - The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it's dealing with a growing number of immigration security screening requests - and immigration lawyers say their clients are coping with long ...
Aug 06, 2025
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario informs Fort Erie that race under review.
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has informed Fort Erie Racetrack that a race on Monday's card is under review. In that race, 6-5 favourite Princess O Denmark had a decent lead a...
Aug 06, 2025
More Republican lawmakers call out Canada over wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON - More Republican lawmakers are calling out Canada because of wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. Wisconsin state Rep. Calvin Callahan has j...
Aug 06, 2025
