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Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for 1976 killing
PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) - The longest-serving man on Mississippi's death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer's wife in a violent ransom schem...
Jun 25, 2025

MN-S elected directors excluded from swearing in ceremony
Political unrest is coming to a head within the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan.During Tuesday's swearing in ceremony at the Dakota Dunes casino, a number of elected directors were excluded and not allowed e...
Jun 25, 2025

Former Mustang Venne commits to U of S, joining Somers and Andrusiak
The University of Saskatchewan Huskie men's hockey team has added another player who at one time was a prominent member of the Melfort Mustangs.James Venne has committed to the U of S, joining former ...
Jun 25, 2025

FSIN wants answers in RCMP assistant commissioner removal
Multiple member Chiefs of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have issued a joint statement raising concerns about the removal of Rhonda Blackmore as the Assistant Commissioner of th...
Jun 25, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster
As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad. Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, mid...
Jun 25, 2025

SJHL releases 2025/26 season schedule
The 2025/26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season schedule has been released.The season will begin on Friday, September 19, with all twelve teams in action.The defending champion Mel...
Jun 25, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state's current congressional dis...
Jun 25, 2025

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA - Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing...
Jun 25, 2025

Just for Laughs's Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct cost company $30M
MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct allegations against him cost the company $30 million in a matter of hours. Rozon says governments froze subsidies and ...
Jun 25, 2025

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade. The research led by Univers...
Jun 25, 2025