WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it is hitting dozens of countries, including Canada, with tariffs citing forced labour in supply chains.
Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom are among the countries getting hit with a 10 per cent tariff.
More coming.
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The... Read more
A Saskatoon police officer and one of Saskatchewan’s foremost experts on conducted energy weapons (CEW) told a coroner’s inquest Thursday that without knowing where a man was struck or the distance between deployed probes, it is difficult to determine why 11 CEW deployments were... Read more
MONTREAL — The Montreal Victoire signed forward Michelle Karvinen to a one-year contract on Thursday, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced.
The 36-year-old joined the PWHL last season, recording three goals and six assists in 30 games with the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Vancouver... Read more
OTTAWA — Decorated ice dancer Paul Poirier is joining Skate Canada's board of directors, the organization announced Thursday.
Poirier won an Olympic bronze medal with longtime partner Piper Gilles at last February's Milan Cortina Winter Games.
The 34-year-old from Unionville, Ont., has competed at... Read more
The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup was the most-watched edition of the international soccer tournament in Canadian history, according to an audience measurement organization.
Numeris says that 77 per cent of Canada watched the tournament at some point this summer, up from 71 per cent in 2018 and 68 per... Read more
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — City of Madison officials identified a man who was shot by police after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife while resisting arrest as homeless on Thursday, but told a news conference that who he was shouldn't have cost him his life.
“It does not matter who... Read more
TORONTO — One of the biggest names in Toronto Blue Jays history is hoping that history doesn't repeat itself.
After winning the 1992 and 1993 World Series, the Blue Jays had set their sights on a three-peat as Major League Baseball champions. Toronto was already muddling through the 1994 season... Read more
Leylah Fernandez says a trying season of injuries and losses has tested her mental fortitude.
She expects to come through it as the tennis calendar shifts to the hard courts.
"This season has been a lot more downs than ups,” Fernandez said. “I'm just happy that I have the right team around me, the... Read more
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he could have done a better job of explaining the details of a deal that will see the Gordie Howe International Bridge open to traffic between Ontario and Michigan next week.
The text of an agreement to open the new border crossing released this week... Read more
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says it's expanding the supervision of repeat offenders with the creation of seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the Lower Mainland to help reduce street disorder and crimes targeting businesses.
It says the government is tracking up to 865... Read more
For many Saskatchewan residents swatting away clouds of mosquitoes this summer, the insects may seem like a sudden nuisance.
An entomologist said the surge has actually been years in the making.
Mosquito eggs can survive for up to seven years without water before hatching when conditions become... Read more
Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after grazing southern Louisiana in a slow crawl that triggered heavy surf and some flooding along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters said... Read more
The City of Prince Albert issued a reminder to all residents on Wednesday regarding the city’s transit buses.
In a release, city officials asked residents to “familiarize themselves with transit fares and passenger guidelines before boarding the bus”.
The release highlighted several instances... Read more
CALGARY — Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the price of crude oil to its highest level in more than a month.
Gasbuddy.com, which crowdsources pump price data from across Canada and the U.S, says the Canadian national average now sits above $1.80 a litre — a two-... Read more
A major road rehabilitation project will temporarily close a section of 15th Avenue East, significantly impacting traffic access to Prince Albert’s Crescent Acres neighbourhood.
The City of Prince Albert’s Public Works Department announced roadway rehabilitation work will take place on... Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday, a little over a year... Read more
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has been ordered for the second time this month to stop using the services of contract workers while its security officers are on strike.
In a decision issued Wednesday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of Canada contravened the Canada Labour Code by... Read more
Prince Albert’s Elim Cafe has closed following the death of founder Steven Timothy Kember, but one part of the work he began will continue. Kember, known as Steve, died April 25 at the age of 82. The cafe served customers for the final time on June 27 after his family concluded they could not... Read more
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues should be issued within strict timelines.
The top court has agreed to review the handling of cases by the RCMP External Review Committee — an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that examines... Read more
MACAO — Canada’s run at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League ended Thursday with a 3-1 quarterfinal loss to Turkey.
Set scores were 22-25, 25-21, 25-21 and 25-17.
Canada led in attack points but fell behind Turkey in blocks, aces, and points from opponent errors.
Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., and... Read more
OTTAWA — One advocate says new statistics indicating crime has dropped almost everywhere in Canada show the Liberal government’s three tough-on-crime bills were not based on facts.
Statistics Canada says both the rates and severity of reported crime were down almost across the board in 2025.... Read more
TORONTO — Utility player Davis Schneider and left-handed pitcher Adam Macko of Stony Plain, Alta., were recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
In a corresponding move, infielder Sean Keys was optioned to the minor-league club.
Left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin was... Read more
OTTAWA — Women's quarterback Sara Parker and men's rusher/cornerback Marc-Antoine Dequoy highlight Canada's flag football rosters for the upcoming world championships in Germany.
Football Canada on Thursday announced the rosters for the championships, which are scheduled for Aug. 13-16 in... Read more
OTTAWA — Experts warn the latest tariff threats from the United States will hit some provinces harder than others — and could test the united Team Canada front.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday to impose 50 per cent tariffs next month on a range of Canadian... Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Prince Edward Island today amid new tariff threats from the United States.
The First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase tariffs by 50 per cent on a variety of Canadian goods,... Read more
Prince Albert residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the July 11 storm, and much of the damage won’t be repaired for weeks.
According to Fire and Flood Operations Manager Chris Kaban, homes flooded for a variety of reasons during the storm. While power outages that disabled sump... Read more
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.
On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice,... Read more
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Rise FC announced a sponsorship agreement with National Bank on Thursday that will feature the financial institution's logo on the Northern Super League team's jersey.
The bank's logo will feature prominently across the jersey, with a smaller patch displaying the team's logo... Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season.
The deal was announced Thursday by general manager Don Waddell, who said "Jet is... Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.
The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Kane, 37, became one of the NHL's most... Read more
OTTAWA — Some former CEOs and senior public servants have assembled a task force to advise the federal government on how it can make better decisions and be more accountable in key areas.
The nine-member task force includes a former national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain... Read more
WASHINGTON — A man from Puerto Rico has pleaded guilty to bringing people into the United States across the Canada-U.S. border for financial gain.
A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice says 38-year-old Jesus Hernandez Ortiz was added to an encrypted chat platform for drivers involved... Read more
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators.... Read more
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations through Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with... Read more
TORONTO — Canadian pianist Oliver Jones, whose varied musical career took him from classical to pop to jazz stages around the world, has died.
He was 91.
In a statement posted online, Jones’s family and his record label, Justin Time Records, says the celebrated virtuoso passed away on Wednesday in... Read more
Prince Albert Historical Society The FIFA World Cup has come to a conclusion. Whether you call the beautiful game football, soccer (or, as in our household with its Germanic links, futbol) matters not. The Canadian men’s team had more success this year than ever before, and soccer in Canada... Read more
Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Worldwide, there are over 2,500 different types of apples that are grown. Although we may not be able to produce all of the 2,500 different types of apples, but we can certainly hold our own and produce enough variety to keep any palate happy. However, how you... Read more
Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder The inaugural Wakawfest last weekend featured a variety of activities aimed at engaging attendees of all ages despite the intense heat. Young people participated in the carnival games that provided both challenges and entertainment.... Read more
Artists were once again on full display in a back alley in Melfort on July 16 as the annual Back Alley Tour returned to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. The event took place in the alley behind Northern Lights Gallery, and the 2026 version was the best ever according to organizers. Event organizer... Read more