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Muslims leaders say anti-Palestinian racism is casting a chill on free speech
OTTAWA - Public and private institutions are violating the speech rights of those speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza, say Muslim leaders who are calling for official government recognition of a...
Aug 06, 2025

Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an 'X' gender marker
OTTAWA - Canadians renewing or applying for Nexus travel cards can no longer choose an X gender marker, following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that says the American government ...
Aug 06, 2025

History in Motion - North Battleford WDM
History in Motion brings Saskatchewan's past to life through interactive, family-friendly experiences. Held in the charming Heritage Farm & Village, the event features live demonstrations of herit...
Aug 06, 2025

Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England. The iconic Canadian band is selling a limited-edition T-shirt with proce...
Aug 06, 2025

CF Montréal signs defender Efraín Morales to three-year extension
MONTREAL - CF Montral has signed defender Efran Morales to a three-year contract extension, the Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday. The new deal will kick in next season and run through 2028...
Aug 06, 2025

Conservatives still lead in party fundraising as Liberals close in
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are still bringing in more through donations than any other federal political party, but their fundraising has dropped since the spring election. The Tories raised just over...
Aug 06, 2025

Incidents in Lake Lenore area under investigation
Humboldt RCMP are looking for the suspects in a couple of cases in the area late last month. Both incidents took place July 28. The first case was a theft of fuel and damage to a truck at a business i...
Aug 06, 2025

SaskPower gathering input on proposed Beatty to Jansen power line
SaskPower has been touring around the northeast this past week and will do so again next week as they seek input on their planned power line from the Beatty to Jansen area.So far, the Crown corporatio...
Aug 06, 2025

Rain, cooler weather helping to hold wildfire burning on Vancouver Island
Light rain and higher humidity have helped British Columbia firefighters in their work to contain a wildfire burning out of control on Vancouver Island. The roughly five-square-kilometre wildfire has ...
Aug 06, 2025

Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects
OTTAWA - The Manitoba Mtis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting a...
Aug 06, 2025