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Poilievre demands end to military vaccine mandate, but some say it's more complex
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding an end to the vaccine mandate for military members, but some in his own party admit the situation is more nuanced. Poilievre's tweet yesterda...
Sep 28, 2022

Official: Gas leaks around 1/3 of Denmark's CO2 emissions
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - The Nord Stream pipeline leaks pumping huge volumes of natural gas into the Baltic Sea could discharge the equivalent of one third of Denmark's total annual greenhouse gas e...
Sep 28, 2022

Navy commander defends need for 15 new warships as Ottawa reassesses costs
OTTAWA - The head of the Royal Canadian Navy is admitting to some worries that the military's ability to operate with only 12 frigates in recent years could be used as a way to justify permanently shr...
Sep 28, 2022

Plenty of local talent to watch as hockey scouts descend on SJHL Showcase in Warman
Local SJHL players were giving it their all during the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Showcase in Warman these last few days.They were working hard, not just for the four valuable points in the lea...
Sep 28, 2022

Saskatchewan Reflects On The Harmful Legacy Of Residential Schools On Truth And Reconciliation Day
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30, 2022, as Truth and Reconciliation Day in the province.The provincial government recognizes Truth and Reconciliation Day as an important day ...
Sep 28, 2022

Newcomer Otto Porter Jr. happy to be another veteran voice for talented young Raptors
VICTORIA - When Otto Porter Jr. was considering an offer from the Toronto Raptors, he didn't have to look far for a scouting report. "First thing he did (was call me)," Thaddeus Young said. "He said '...
Sep 28, 2022

Physical search for Megan Gallagher to start near St. Louis
Saskatoon Police announced this morning that a seventh person has been charged in Megan Gallagher's death and that they will start a search of the South Saskatchewan River near St. Louis.Thomas Richar...
Sep 28, 2022

Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey
Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...
Sep 28, 2022

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visiting Saskatchewan First Nation grieving stabbing deaths
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month.A release from her office says Simon will meet wi...
Sep 28, 2022

Quebec election: Legault says accepting more than 50,000 immigrants a year 'suicidal'
MONTREAL - Coalition Avenir Qubec Leader Franois Legault says it would be "suicidal" for the Quebec nation if more than 50,000 immigrants arrive in the province per year. Legault made the statement du...
Sep 28, 2022