The Town of White City is finding some humour in a photo of one of it’s road construction projects that has gone viral.
“NEW PUMP TRACK UPDATE” the town said in a social media post, followed by “Just kidding. This is still Betteridge Road.”
The photo appeared to depict severe hills and dips... Read more
The parents of an 11-year-old boy who died of carbon monoxide poisoning filed a lawsuit against the four companies they say failed to ensure their apartment building was safe.
NASA on Friday temporarily ordered astronauts to take shelter during repairs to fix a fresh leak aboard the International Space Station.
The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak, which is on the Russian side of the... Read more
A judge has heard further submissions from lawyers as she considers an appropriate sentence for the man convicted of the historic killing of a Regina teen at a campground party.... Read more
Saskatoon’s Indigenous peacekeepers pilot project launches this week in an effort to reduce crime, collect data and build relationships in the city.
The city said its support teams are already out working in pairs, focused on the downtown and Riversdale areas, including Pleasant Hill.
Full shifts... Read more
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country.
In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, U.S... Read more
Schools in Saskatchewan will be wrapping up for the summer this month, leaving some kids having to access food banks in lieu of school lunch programs.... Read more
Police in Regina are warning the public to be cautious with unknown callers after getting reports of scammers posing as employees of the STARS Lottery.
According to police, several victims said they received calls from a scammer pretending to be affiliated with the popular Saskatchewan lottery.... Read more
A Saskatchewan woman found guilty of starving to death a young girl in her care and abusing the child's sister has been granted day parole.
Police in Regina are searching for three people who allegedly stole alcohol from a business on Broadway Avenue, bear-spraying an employee in the process.
According to police, officers were called to the business at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday.
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BELLA BELLA — A British Columbia First Nation says a Texas company has agreed to pay more than $12 million in the first portion of a "multi-part settlement" after a grounded tugboat spilled about 110,000 litres of pollutants in central coast waters in 2016.
The Tribal Council at the Heiltsuk Nation... Read more
Montreal police have arrested a 38-year-old man after a synagogue was damaged in an alleged overnight arson attempt.
Officers were called to a house of worship in Westmount, Que., shortly after midnight and were able to put out the fire with the help of the fire department and local public security... Read more
TORONTO — When Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government drastically cut student assistance grants earlier this year, it cited "unsustainable" costs, but new figures show nearly all of the recent growth was among career college students.
Data obtained by The Canadian Press through a freedom-of-... Read more
MONTREAL — Montreal police have arrested a 38-year-old man after a synagogue was damaged in an alleged overnight arson attempt.
Officers were called to a house of worship in Westmount, Que., shortly after midnight and were able to put out the fire with the help of the fire department and local... Read more
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all.
This time, however, it's different for some superfans, who say organizers... Read more
A Saskatchewan woman who starved a four-year-old foster child to death and abused the girl’s younger sister has been granted day parole.
Tammy Goforth was given life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years after being convicted in 2016 of second-degree murder and criminal negligence... Read more
One of the biggest private farming operators in North America is liquidating thousands of acres of land to pay back its creditors in the hopes of staying afloat.... Read more
A 45-year-old man was arrested on the University of Saskatchewan’s campus on Thursday after allegedly snapping “inappropriate photographs of women without their consent.”
According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to a university building at around noon by campus security,... Read more
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's May employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets):
Unemployment rate: 6.6 per cent (6.9)
Employment rate: 60.7 per cent (60.5)
Participation rate: 65.0 per cent (65.0)
Number unemployed: 1,482,400 (1,566,400)
Number working: 21,121,500 (21,033,... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in May. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets):
_ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.6 per cent (10.0)
_ Prince Edward Island 6.7 per cent (8.0)
_ Nova Scotia 7.1 per cent (6.3)
_ New... Read more
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples.
Here... Read more
HALIFAX — Residents of a Halifax neighbourhood have been cleared to return home after concerns over the stability of a construction crane led to an evacuation Thursday night.
Shortly after 5 p.m. emergency officials were called to assess the crane at 3644 Dutch Village Road in the Fairview... Read more
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy added a surprise 88,000 jobs in May, partially offsetting employment declines since the start of the year.
The agency says the unemployment rate fell to 6.6 per cent, down from 6.9 per cent in April.
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A City of Saskatoon committee will soon be considering whether or not to approve an expansion of the city’s material recovery centre.
The project, which would establish a permanent facility for hazardous household waste drop-offs, along with the purchase of new equipment and “roll-off bins,... Read more
It’s time to hit the trail.
Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are offering free admission on Saturday to mark National Trails Day, giving everyone a chance to enjoy some of the most scenic walking and hiking routes in the province.
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There’s a version of football players most people never really get to see.
It’s the one after the game ends. When the pads come off and... Read more
MONTREAL — When the Trump administration took aim at free trade last year, Ryan Zoehner felt like he was under fire.
“Our supply chain got caught in the crosshairs,” said the CEO of Algo, a Vancouver-area manufacturer whose 165 employees make speakers, strobe lights and intercoms for use in schools... Read more
Check out the variety of indoor and outdoor events available this weekend for all ages, in a range of interests.... Read more
At Innovation Place on the University of Saskatchewan, a nondescript brick building is where the world's largest potash miner tests its newest operational technologies before sending them out to one of their six Saskatchewan mines. ... Read more
Recognizing Matthew Wesley and his dog Koda, who poked his massive head out of the truck's windows and barked heartily, people started pouring from the makeshift tents of a homeless encampment near downtown Regina.... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion... Read more
EDMONTON — Treaty chiefs representing First Nations across the West say they are willing to carry out acts of civil disobedience if necessary to fight Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s separation vote.
And Treaty 8 Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi on Thursday renewed a call for Smith to put a stop to the... Read more
OTTAWA — The unofficial authority on recession calls in Canada says it's too soon to use that word to describe the sluggish economy.
Debate has raged on Parliament Hill over whether the country is in a recession since Statistics Canada reported last week that the economy shrank for two quarters in... Read more
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Liberals' grocery benefit payments start for eligible Canadians today
One of the federal Liberals' flagship affordability measures will soon hit the bank accounts of eligible Canadians.
First announced... Read more
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s health minister is set to table a bill taking aim at the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks on teens, but one member of the provincial legislature could block its adoption until after an upcoming general election this fall.
Maïté Blanchette Vézina, the only member of the... Read more
With high waters coming to the South Sask. River, some water sport groups are being forced to make a change while others benefit from the rise. Officials warn it may be dangerous.
With the Regina Lyric Musical Theatre approaching its 50th year, the co-producer of the theatre’s latest production wanted to bring something different to centre stage.
Instead of a more family-friendly production, Megan Horne said the theatre’s newest production will be Sweeney Todd:... Read more
A 45-year-old man is in custody, accused of voyeurism on the University of Saskatchewan campus.... Read more
The family of an 11-year-old Regina boy who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in December 2025 has now filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by four companies.
Henry Losco’s parents,... Read more
Kawartha police have arrested two suspects on drug charges, one of whom was wanted for second-degree murder in Saskatchewan.