Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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First batch of nominees for 2020 Oscars announced
The nominees for the Academy Awards are being announced in Los Angeles. Issa Rae and John Cho are announcing nominees in 24 categories that honour the best achievements in films released in 2019. The ...
Jan 13, 2020
Video: Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iranian security forces fired both live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting against the Islamic Republic's initial denial that it shot down a Ukr...
Jan 13, 2020
Regina family calls for more paramedics after 81-year-old waits 45 minutes for ambulance
A quiet winter afternoon with his grandmother turned traumatizing for Dallas Kalaman. On Jan. 5, the Regina man was helping prepare supper for his 81-year-old grandmother when she began having stroke-...
Jan 13, 2020
US troops clear rubble from Iraq base days after Iran strike
AIN AL-ASAD BASE, Iraq (AP) - U.S. troops were clearing rubble and debris on Monday from a military base housing American soldiers in western Iraq, days after it was struck by Iranian ballistic missil...
Jan 13, 2020
Vigils held for plane crash victims and assisted dying; In The News for Jan. 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 13. What we are watching in Canada ... Th...
Jan 13, 2020
Feds to delete near-death requirement but could impose new limits to MAID
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is launching public consultations today on how best to respond to a court ruling that concluded it's unconstitutional to allow only Canadians who are already ...
Jan 13, 2020
Manitoba reserve going to court to demand Ottawa extend flood evacuee benefits
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba First Nation plans to argue in court that the federal government is cutting off evacuee benefits without providing secure housing more than eight years after flooding forced...
Jan 13, 2020
2 officers hurt after crash with semi truck north of Saskatoon
A Saskatoon police SUV was left mangled after a crash with a semi truck and trailer early Monday morning north of the city. Police said the east-bound SUV and south-bound semi collided at the intersec...
Jan 13, 2020 A Saskatoon police SUV was involved in a two vehicle crash north of Saskatoon on Highway 12 Monday morning (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Extended cold spell settles over Sask.
It happens every winter, but get ready for a long stretch of cold weather, according to Environment Canada. Extreme cold warnings were issued early Monday for west central and northern Saskatchewan wi...
Jan 13, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Europe beats Canada for back-to-back Continental Cup titles
LONDON, Ont. - Europe has secured its second straight Continental Cup title. Needing just four of an available 18 points to win its first-ever back-to-back titles, Europe took what it needed in S...
Jan 12, 2020
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On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...
