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‘Not acceptable:’ Sask. health minister addresses long biopsy wait times
The Government of Saskatchewan is well aware of the long wait times for ultrasounds and biopsies for women facing breast cancer.Those wait times affected Regina's Lindsay Rogers, who waited two months...
Oct 26, 2023
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce president believes Jets can overcome attendance woes
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it's nothing to cheer about. The team drew 11,136 fans for its 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday at Canada Life Centre...
Oct 26, 2023
Man accused of assaulting police officer, stealing vehicle, seeks new lawyer
Less than three weeks before facing trials for a number of gun related charges, as well as an allegation of assaulting a police officer and stealing a vehicle, the accused has dismissed his lawyer.Ric...
Oct 26, 2023
Funeral today for Montreal man killed by Hamas in attack on Israel
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who was killed in Israel during a surprise attack by Hamas earlier this month is being remembered as a hero and a "larger-than-life" personality at a funeral today. A casket ...
Oct 26, 2023
Christine Sinclair looks to avoid being 'surprised' on farewell tour with Canada
While no fan of being in the spotlight, captain Christine Sinclair knows she will be centre stage in her final four games for Canada. The 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., admitted to having "mixed emot...
Oct 26, 2023
B.C. man sentenced to 18 months for 2019 overdose death of 14-year-old Carson Crimeni
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail with another 18 months of conditional supervisionafter pleading guilty to manslaughter in the high-profile overdose death of a 14-...
Oct 26, 2023
P.A. Construction Association hoping province's plan to bring back PST rebate will spark home builds
It's an announcement the Prince Albert Construction Association has been waiting months to hear.The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Wednesday, during the Throne Speech that kickstarted the leg...
Oct 26, 2023
Alberta Premier Smith says International Energy Agency 'no longer credible'
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling one of the world's premier energy research institutions "no longer credible" after it released a report saying fossil fuel demand is likely to peak ...
Oct 26, 2023
'I know who I am:' Buffy Sainte-Marie calls Indigenous identity questions hurtful
Buffy Sainte-Marie, a musician known for decades of Indigenous activism, says she's always been honest that she doesn't know the identity of her birth parents ahead of a CBC report expected to questio...
Oct 26, 2023
Report says salaries of Sask. Crown execs down 3% from previous year
Executives at Saskatchewan's Crown corporations received $18.7 million in salary during the 2022-23 fiscal year, a drop of three per cent from the previous year.In the 2022-23 payee disclosure report ...
Oct 26, 2023
