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
VICTORIA — Elections BC says the petition to recall Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has failed.
The elections agency says the bid to recall the OneBC leader collected less than a quarter of the required number of signatures to initiate her ouster from the legislature.
It says in a statement... Read more
More than 930 fires were burning across Canada on Monday, the national wildland fire summary shows. Many blazes continued to threaten communities in their path, especially in Ontario where evacuations have displaced approximately 1,800 people.
Here's an overview of what is happening across the... 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.
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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.
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... 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
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
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
From campus coffee runs to movie nights, Saskatoon is quietly moving away from cash, raising bigger questions about access, privacy and who gets left behind in a tap-first economy.
OTTAWA — The federal government has awarded Babcock Canada a six-year extension on its servicing contract for the Royal Canadian Navy's Victoria-class submarines.
The contract is valued at $1.1 billion and includes options to extend the in-service support through the fleet's end of life, as the... Read more
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Statistics Canada set to report June inflation figures
Statistics Canada is set to publish new inflation data for June this morning.
A Reuters poll of economists expects inflation fell to 2.9 per cent... 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
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.'
Sony, makers of PlayStation, is moving to digital gaming and will no longer make physical copies of games. One Sask. game store owner says the move will impact local gamers.
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) says it will now resume its wildlife services after a temporary three week pause... Read more
A business that’s growing in popularity in Canada is hoping to keep dog owners a little more accountable.
An American company called PooPrints is using a registry of canine DNA samples to find out which owners aren’t... Read more
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke died in a vehicle crash on Saturday night.
The team confirmed his death on Sunday. No further details were available at the time of publication.
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EAST RUTHERFORD — A few of Canada's black ice jerseys punctuated a sea of baby blue and white Argentina kits at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
Andy Mallon and his 11-year-old daughter Grace were among those donning the unique uniforms. They travelled from Toronto to watch reigning champions... Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney says more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers and other aircraft are battling blazes as Canada experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.
Carney said he visited federal workers in Ottawa on Sunday morning who are helping with wildfire... Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney says more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers and other aircraft are battling blazes as Canada experiences one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.
Carney said he visited federal workers in Ottawa on Sunday morning who are helping with wildfire... Read more
VICTORIA — Penticton RCMP say they are investigating a Saturday night assault on the grounds of a local elementary school.
Mounties say officers responded just before 11 p.m. to Queen's Park Elementary after receiving a report of an assault.
Two people, including a youth, were taken to hospital for... Read more