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Manitoba government commits up to $300,000 for Jets whiteout rallies
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ponying up cash to help rally support for the hometown high-flying Winnipeg Jets as the NHL playoffs loom. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will contribute up ...
Apr 08, 2025
Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants' protected status set to expire in U.S.
MONTREAL - Canadian border officials say there has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a border crossing south of Montreal. The rise in would-be refugees at the St-Bernard-de-...
Apr 08, 2025
Provincial funding available for MMIWG+ community groups
A funding channel created as a result of calls to action by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls is once again accepting applications from community groups and org...
Apr 08, 2025
Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, calling it a "milestone in sustainable aviation." Canadian Advanced ...
Apr 08, 2025
Northern Super League stocked with talent from 21 countries ahead of opening kickoff
The Northern Super League, which kicks off next week, has drawn player talent from 21 countries. According to the NSL, 132 players are signed to the six teams in the new Canadian women's soccer league...
Apr 08, 2025
MFD called to extinguish a fire at the Melfort landfill
Melfort fire crews were busy again on Monday. The department was called to assist the City of Melfort crews with a fire at the landfill Monday afternoon. City crews used a landfill dozer to do an init...
Apr 08, 2025
Applications Open for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund
Eligible organizations and community groups can now apply to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund for projects that advance violence prevention efforts...
Apr 08, 2025
Saskatchewan Trees for Life Program
Do you need a shelterbelt or windbreak for your property? Are you protecting a riparian area? Do you need trees for your city or town lot?From now until May 22, you can help support clean lakes, river...
Apr 08, 2025
U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, the United States trade representative faced pushback today from lawmakers worried about the fallout from President Dona...
Apr 08, 2025
Canadiens sign forward Tyler Thorpe to three-year entry-level contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Thorpe to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. The deal will begin in the 2025-26 season. Thorpe will spend the remainder of this season on...
Apr 08, 2025