Muhammad and Lainey jumped up, Jack dropped down, and Olivia reclaimed top spot in the list of the most popular baby names in Saskatchewan in 2025.... Read more
Globe Theatre’s 60th anniversary celebration continues with the local premiere of a critically acclaimed Canadian production.... Read more
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
StatCan to release GDP figures for February and early estimate for Q1 today
Statistics Canada is expected to release real gross domestic product figures for February this morning.
It's also set to... Read more
OTTAWA — A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to take steps to curb the addictive aspects of their AI chatbots.
It’s one of a series of recommendations made by youth between the ages of 17 and 23 who took part in roundtables across... Read more
Vendors at Mosaic Stadium could soon have one extra game to do business during the CFL postseason.
The CFL announced... Read more
Regina city council will make a final decision on the proposed sale of parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties at its meeting May 6.
Regina executive council voted to move forward a deal proposing the partial sale of buildings belonging to the REAL District to Brandt Properties Ltd. on... Read more
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The Edmonton Oilers showed up last night. The Boston Bruins saved themselves from elimination. The medicine Hat Tigers take an overtime win from the P.A. Raiders. Tre Yesavage impressed in his Blue Jays season debut. And the Saskatchewan Roughriders got... Read more
MONTRÉAL — A new report by Amnesty International warns that overcrowded and unsafe housing in an Atikamekw community north of Montreal reflects a broader crisis putting Indigenous people's health, safety and rights at risk across Canada.
In Manawan, about 250 kilometres north of Montreal, community... Read more
Flooding has started to stabilize in several Saskatchewan communities, but provincial officials warn the risk is not over as warmer weather moves in.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety... Read more
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is adding 17 new major investments to its list of priority projects, and Premier David Eby says the recent wrangling over Indigenous rights legislation won't undermine that progress.
Eby says when companies bring $1 billion into the province, they have a... Read more
The Canadian Football League plans to change its playoff format in 2027 with more teams in the dance, and a harder path to the Grey Cup.
SAN FRANCISCO — Tech firm OpenAI and founder Sam Altman face seven wrongful death lawsuits over their alleged roles in the mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., earlier this year.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuits, filed in California, include the parents of child victims, the husband of a slain... Read more
OTTAWA — Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide financing for defence projects by NATO members and allies.
The Globe and Mail newspaper first reported the decision following the end of multinational negotiations earlier today which were hosted in Montreal.
A source with... Read more
Saskatchewan is making adjustments to the recently expanded $10-a-day child-care system, citing a lack of federal funding to fully support its original targets for the province.... Read more
Officials in Saskatchewan say flooding has forced the rural municipalities of Meadow Lake, Elfros and Invergordon to declare states of emergency.
Gas prices in Saskatchewan have jumped up again, with some stations showing prices as high as $1.89.9 per litre.
According to Gas Buddy, prices in Saskatchewan are largely still within the $1.59.9 to $1.69.9 per litre range.... Read more
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to visit Saudi Arabia "in the future" after being invited by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The visit would be the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister in at least two decades and the invitation follows a gradual thaw in bilateral relations... Read more
The number of beekeepers in Canada is on the rise, but those in the profession say people should ensure they are educated on how to properly tend to the insects.
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says British Columbia will receive about $100 million from the federal government to help pay for security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The money is part of Ottawa's pledge of $146 million toward security for the mega-event, which kicks off in June, and Eby says his... Read more
Saskatchewan's child advocate is flagging an emerging pattern of young children who died with fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in their systems.
Tee times will return to the Bridge City on Fri, May 1 at city-owned golf courses.
According to the City of Saskatoon, golfers will once again be welcomed back to Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses starting at noon on Friday.
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VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled the provincial government's legislation to overhaul regulation of lawyers, notaries and other legal professions is not unconstitutional.
The government in 2024 passed a bill to create a new regulator with jurisdiction over lawyers, notaries and... Read more
CALGARY — Alberta's largest city has laid out new plans to reinforce its flawed water system by instituting new limits on lawn watering and putting funds toward sealing leaky pipes.
Calgary city council voted in a new water conservation strategy on Tuesday. A key measure is reduced lawn and... Read more
SaskPower will invest $9 million in upgrades for downtown Regina’s electrical system this year.
A release from the Crown corporation said the upgrades are part of a “multi-year program to improve reliability and increase capacity in the area.”
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Four people are facing charges after a Regina drug bust netted significant amounts of cocaine and cash.... Read more
Saskatchewan's Advocate for Children and Youth is warning about the impact of the toxic drug crisis on children's safety, and calling for improvements in case management compliance to serve the younger population.... Read more
OTTAWA — Conservative MPs are calling out the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney after its representatives failed to follow allies in proactively challenging Iran's nomination to two United Nations bodies — including one tasked with reviewing a landmark treaty on nuclear weapons.
On Monday,... Read more
A two-month drug trafficking investigation by Regina police has led to charges against four people.
The Regina Police Service executed two search warrants in the course of the investigation. They took place at two residences – one in the 1800 block of Victoria Avenue and the other on Centennial... Read more
The growing issue of drug exposure is putting Saskatchewan’s young population at risk and even causing deaths, according to the Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth.
Dr. Lisa Broda, whose office works to advance the rights, interests and well being of children across the province, tabled... Read more
TORONTO — The federal government's plan to spend billions of dollars to increase the number of skilled trades workers is being welcomed by labour groups who say it will help bridge gaps in the system.
The spring economic update released Tuesday included a commitment to spend up to $6 billion over... Read more
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it's her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials saw their permission to enter Canada revoked ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
Iranian state media says Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj and two other Iranian officials... Read more
REGINA — Saskatchewan's child advocate is flagging an emerging pattern of young children who died with fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in their systems.
Lisa Broda's report says the children didn't take the drugs intentionally but came into contact with the substances in their homes.
The... Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle... Read more
Prince Albert police are investigating a fire that it is calling “suspicious” and a firearm-related incident from earlier this week.
Officers responded to a local business in the 3300 block of 2nd Avenue West around 5:19 a.m. on April 27 and began investigating, assisting the Prince... Read more
The federal government unveiled its spring economic update on Tuesday afternoon, reporting a... Read more
MONTREAL — The federal government says it will outsource the air passenger complaints process to a third party in a bid to clear the massive backlog at the country's transport regulator.
In Ottawa's spring economic update Tuesday, the Liberals said they plan to import a model used in Europe that... Read more
EDMONTON — Alberta's government is testing out a higher speed limit on a small section of highway just south of Edmonton.
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says drivers travelling along a 22-kilometre portion of Highway 2 starting south of Leduc will see speed limit signs of 120 kilometres an... Read more
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says returning to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., months after the tragic mass shooting in the community, is an experience that will stick with her for a long time.
Simon says she wanted to come back to the northeast British Columbia community to meet families of victims and front line... Read more
If you’ve noticed a few new bumps on your commute in Saskatoon this spring, the city wants to hear from you.
With the last of the late-season snow melting away, the City of Saskatoon has begun its annual repair work to fix the potholes that popped up over the winter months.
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