Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows
NEW YORK (AP) - A brutal night for Victor Wembanyama continued even after he returned to his hotel on Wednesday, as he was pelted with boos from jeering Knicks fans and nearly struck by a flying egg. ...
Jun 11, 2026 San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama sits on the court after being knocked down during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
WASHINGTON (AP) - El Nino, nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday. Experts said the El ...
Jun 11, 2026 A firefighter monitors flames caused by the Hughes Fire along Castaic Lake in Castaic, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Seeding nearly complete across Sask. as producers continue to make good progress
Farmers across Saskatchewan are nearly finished seeding for the 2026 season. According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday,...
Jun 11, 2026 While producers have made steady progress, the delayed start to the season due to spring snowstorms and wet conditions in many regions mean that the seeding is still lagging slightly behind the five- and 10-year averages. (Vadyuhin/Depositphotos.com)
Murray Wood: Truck commercials are advertising Hot Wheels toys
Murray Wood says he shakes his head at TV commercials for trucks, which often feature luxury interiors and stylish grills instead of the basic utility he says truck owners are actually looking for. Mu...
Jun 11, 2026
Sarah Mills: A social media ban is the right move, but it won't work
Canada has introduced a bill that will see a ban on social media for those under 16, but Sarah Mills says the practicalities of the ban mean that it won't achieve its intended outcome. The Mills Minut...
Jun 11, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 api...
Jun 11, 2026
City warns of two overnight closures of McOrmond Drive overpass
The City of Saskatoon is warning drivers of upcoming construction on McOrmond Drive over College Drive that could inconvenience people in the city. The McOrmond Drive overpass over College Drive will ...
Jun 10, 2026 Two overnight closures of the McOrmond Drive overpass over College Drive will impact drivers and those trying to access the Brighton Neighbourhood overnight on June 27 and July 11. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
VIDEO: Water Security Agency opens spillway at Gardiner Dam for first time since 2020
Water roared through the spillway at the Gardiner Dam on Lake Diefenbaker on Wednesday morning. The spillway had sat closed since 2020 due to dry conditions, but the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency...
Jun 10, 2026 The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency said opening the spillway was necessary due to recent rainfall in Alberta and an above-normal snow pack sending plenty of water into the reservoir. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police make arrests in two alleged robberies at local businesses on Tuesday
Two separate robberies this week involving weapons, including a hatchet, have ended with charges laid, according to Saskatoon police. The first alleged robbery happened Tuesday afternoon around 2:20 p...
Jun 10, 2026 (650 CKOM file photo)
PHOTOS: Regina residents prepare insurance claims after city hit with hail the size of golf balls
Residents in some Regina neighbourhoods woke up to broken windshields, damaged siding and dented cars after a major storm blew through on Tuesday. The skies over Regina rapidly changed from bright blu...
Jun 10, 2026
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