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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North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said Saturday that it successfully performed another "crucial test" at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent. The...
Dec 14, 2019
From fourth place, Singh says he’d rather push Liberals than work with Tories
OTTAWA - The New Democratic Party is sitting in fourth place after the fall's divisive federal election and its leader Jagmeet Singh says he is not interested in partnering with the Conservatives to o...
Dec 14, 2019
Evans nets winning goal as Pats edge visiting Rockets
Ryker Evans’ goal at 13:24 of the third period stood up as the winner Friday as the Regina Pats posted a 4-3 WHL victory over the Kelowna Rockets at the Brandt Centre. After Kelowna’s Pave...
Dec 13, 2019
Are you ready for some curling? Team of ex-NFLers stepping up their game
A downside of skipping a curling team of former NFL players is the team photo, says Jason Smith. "I hate taking pictures with them because I look like a little kid," the Minnesotan told The Canadian P...
Dec 13, 2019
Sask. trucking company fears fuel shortage as labour dispute continues at refinery
A Saskatchewan-based trucking company fears a Western Canadian fuel shortage is on the horizon as the labour dispute continues at the Co-op refinery. Last week, unionized refinery workers began picket...
Dec 13, 2019
Trudeau tells ministers openness, co-operation are key in minority government
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau instructed his finance minister Friday to "preserve fiscal firepower" in case the economy tanks - an order that came just as Bill Morneau prepares to issue an up...
Dec 13, 2019
SEIU-West members authorize union to ramp up action
Another labour dispute is looming in Saskatchewan. Health-care professionals represented by SEIU-West have given their union the go-ahead to examine all options in hopes of jump-starting negotiations....
Dec 13, 2019
"You're the guy who doesn't drink": A video about being a non-drinker during the holiday season goes viral
An announcer at C95, a sister station of 650 CKOM, realized he was getting asked a lot of questions about not drinking alcoholic drinks at holiday functions. That prompted Tim Stone to tell a bit of h...
Dec 13, 2019
Carbon tax causing SaskPower bills to increase Jan. 1
The federal carbon tax is to increase on Jan. 1, so SaskPower customers can expect their bills to go up that day as well. The Crown corporation noted Friday that the carbon tax applied to SaskPower...
Dec 13, 2019
Extreme cold warning for many areas of the province
Much of Saskatchewan is once again under an extreme cold warning. The warning covers areas of the north, as well regions in the central and eastern part of the province. Saskatoon and Regina are not i...
Dec 13, 2019
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...
