Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Stabbing at Mayfair area motel sends man to hospital
A 30-year-old man is being treated in hospital following a morning stabbing. Police were called to a motel in the 2000 block of Avenue B North at about 11:30 Thursday morning. The man was at the scene...
Apr 02, 2020
Events that have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19
A number of events have been cancelled or postponed outright due to COVID-19. They include: The Junos in Saskatoon; The Spring Home Show in Regina; The HomeStyle Home and Renovation Show in Saskatoon;...
Apr 02, 2020
Ex-ski coach Bertrand Charest, jailed for sex abuse, granted parole
MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest, who was jailed for sexually abusing young female skiers under his care, has been granted full parole. The Parole Board of Canada says in a r...
Apr 02, 2020
Fake test kits and other COVID online scams play on public anxiety: fraud centre
VANCOUVER - The coronavirus has spawned an increase in online and telephone crime, targeting anxious Canadians who are self-isolating at home in front of their computers, experts say. The Canadian Ant...
Apr 02, 2020
Rugby in crisis as unions engage in 'unprecedented dialogue'
USA Rugby has filed for bankruptcy. The Australians are facing a black hole of more than $70 million. English rugby leaders have drawn up worst-case scenarios of an even bigger financial hit. The coro...
Apr 02, 2020
Hockey players in the minors face uncertainty, job fears
Tom Parisi made the long drive from South Carolina to his home just south of Boston with a lot on his mind. The ECHL season had just been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the 26-year...
Apr 02, 2020
Start of camping season in province delayed due to COVID-19
Saskatchewan residents eager to start the camping season are going to have to wait. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks has announced it’s delaying the launch of campsite reservations and the start of...
Apr 02, 2020
Saskatchewan plans to share more information about its COVID-19 response
Saskatchewan residents are about to get more information from authorities regarding the province's plans to combat COVID-19. During a conference call with reporters Thursday, Premier Scott Moe said he...
Apr 02, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab.
Tighter COVID-19 restrictions likely to exacerbate jobs toll as cases mount
TORONTO - An already grim economic and employment toll looked set to worsen Thursday as authorities pondered further tightening already tight restrictions on people and businesses aimed at curbing the...
Apr 02, 2020
Hearts, chalk messages spread hope around the city
From homemade hearts to Easter decorations, painted windows and friendly sidewalk chalk messages, neighbours are finding new ways to lift peoples’ spirits on walks. With playgrounds and sports s...
Apr 02, 2020
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