Firefighters in British Columbia are working to build containment lines between an out of-control wildfire and the city of Kimberley in the province's southeast corner, where the entire community of more than 8,000 residents has been told to prepare for evacuation.
The BC Wildfire Service says it... Read more
OTTAWA — While the federal government has yet to sort out what it's doing with its order for a full fleet of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, it's already looking to the next big thing.
Ottawa is widely expected to announce Tuesday it will join a sixth-generation fighter jet program run by the U... Read more
George Harvie, mayor of Delta, B.C., has been sounding the alarm over security and crime at the province's port facilities for years, and he has plenty of questions as the federal government pushes a massive port expansion project in his city.
The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project was... Read more
NIAGARA FALLS — Marineland's whales are on the move.
The closed Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction shipped six belugas on Monday to aquariums in the United States, in what the park called a major milestone in a complex process months in the making.
Andrew Burns, Marineland's external legal... Read more
U.S. officials say three Mexicans have pleaded guilty to being part of a human smuggling ring that brought people into the United States from Canada.
The U.S. Justice Department says the three were involved in an organization that brought hundreds of people into the United States illegally.
They... Read more
The Green Zone Replay – Monday, July 20
2:35 – Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter
Britton Gray joins Jamie Nye during an emotional time with the death of Roughriders linebacker, Jayden Dalke. Dalke died away Saturday night in a motor vehicle incident. Britton Gray... Read more
Saskatoon has postponed the reopening of its University Bridge due to construction delays, with more extensive repair work needed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to hammer certain Canadian products with 50 per cent tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour.
"President Trump took decisive action to hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination,"... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
The move could unleash a... Read more
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to... Read more
VANCOUVER — Here's a look at the policing of the World Cup in Vancouver from June 11 to July 13, according to numbers provided by the Vancouver Police Department on Monday.
Arrest numbers cover the FIFA Fan Fest in East Vancouver, BC Place and the Granville entertainment district.
Total police... Read more
FORT ST. JOHN — A First Nation in British Columbia says a new native plant orchard established in its territory could help reclaim and restore thousands of industrial sites around northeastern B.C.
The Blueberry First Nations near Fort St. John unveiled the orchard last week, and Chief Sherry... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and... Read more
Saskatchewan farmers might feel like a kid in a candy store this week, with Ag in Motion back in Saskatchewan for another year.
More than 600 exhibitors in the trade show cover more than 100... Read more
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax, including to bring forward AgriStability changes related to non-arm’s-length labour and contract work, considering impacts on small farms.
The change would recognize... Read more
Two people are dead following a wrong-way collision on Highway 11 northwest of Regina. One of the drivers was Jayden Dalke, a Saskatchewan Roughrider.
By: Joshua Potter
Last week, a couple was found dead in Northern Saskatchewan, victims of an apparent bear attack near McTavish Lake. They’ve been identified as Jay and Deb... Read more
The lone occupant of a semi-truck was declared deceased at the scene of a rollover early Monday morning, according to a release from the Swift Current RCMP.
The rollover... Read more
Several kilograms of opium have landed two men – one from Weyburn and the other from the United Kingdom – with drug and trafficking charges.
According to the Weyburn Police Service, a 30-year-old man living in Weyburn and a 50-year-old man from the United Kingdom were arrested on Friday. A home and... Read more
On Tuesday last week, Battlefords RCMP officers responded to a call about a potential break and enter at a church on Winder Crescent in North Battleford.
The suspects didn’t manage to get into the building, and police say the church wasn’t damaged during the incident.
Read more:... Read more
A suspect connected to a 2023 homicide at a Pickering, Ont., casino was arrested last Wednesday in Saskatoon, according to police.
Lumsden RCMP released new details late Monday morning on the two-vehicle collision that took the life of Saskatchewan Roughrider Jayden Dalke and another man.
RCMP said Dalke was killed after colliding with another vehicle, being driven by 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru from Regina, who also died at... Read more
Jeremy O’Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football... Read more
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders need one yard, they know who to turn to — big man Tommy Stevens. He has proven to be a large factor in the Riders' offensive success.
Around 1,800 people have fled their communities due to wildfires raging across northern Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said Monday, as officials consider further evacuations.
Fires have destroyed communities, prompted numerous evacuation orders and filled the skies across Ontario and beyond with... Read more
A fire in a boarded up house on Avenue U North in Saskatoon was reported early Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames and smoke coming from both the garage... Read more
KIMBERLEY — The entire city of Kimberley, B.C., in the province's southeast region near the Alberta boundary has been placed on evacuation alert due to an out-of-control wildfire.
The Regional District of East Kootenay says more than 8,000 residents have been warned to be ready to evacuate at a... Read more
PORT HARDY — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck under the ocean off Vancouver Island.
Earthquakes Canada says the quake happened at 11:41 p.m. local time on Sunday 219 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island's northern tip.
It struck about 10 kilometres beneath the surface of the... Read more
Mosquitoes are, sadly, part of summer in Saskatchewan but on a camping trip Murray found this is an epic year for the buzzing bloodsuckers.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political... Read more
OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation eased back below three per cent in June as motorists paid less to fill up the gas tank, Statistics Canada said Monday.
Inflation slowed to 2.8 per cent in June, down from the recent high of 3.2 per cent in May and a tick lower than most economists were... Read more
Sarah Mills says more details should have been made public about the hiring of an American woman to the PMO.
The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that... Read more
8:30 – The Saskatchewan government is making another round of changes to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program, with updates taking effect September 1. Terry Jenson, Social Services Minister and the province say the changes will simplify the... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.8 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets):
— Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.8 per cent (4.4)
— Prince Edward Island: 3.8 per cent (3.8)
— Nova Scotia: 4.7 per cent (5.2)
— New Brunswick... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.8 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (previous month in brackets):
— St. John's, N.L.: 3.7... Read more
Entering the fifth inning of the Western Canadian Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, there was little in the way for offence for the host East Division.
In a span of four batters, the game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon flipped on its ear with the East driving home five consecutive... Read more
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world.
Denying... Read more
The lone Canadian on the field at Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final wasn’t wearing a jersey and cleats.
Justin Bieber instead sported long shorts and sneakers as he serenaded the massive stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., with his song Everything Hallelujah as part of the tournament... Read more
Environment Canada is telling British Columbians to brace for poor air quality in the coming days, even as wildfire officials have downgraded a fire north of Whistler, B.C. and lifted evacuation alerts elsewhere.
The weather agency says in an air-quality warning issued Sunday that wildfire smoke is... Read more
Upon learning of the fatal car crash, the Saskatchewan Roughriders said their captain Jayden Dalke was a warrior whose teammates 'cared deeply for him and are heartbroken.'
MONTREAL — More than 100 students gathered Sunday in front of a private college in Montreal to protest its closure after its permit was not renewed by the Quebec government.
The protesters, most of them international students, say they were left in limbo when their schools announced their closure a... Read more