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U.S. Senate passed bill to protect kids from dangerous online content
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by ...
Jul 30, 2024 It would force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm on online platforms frequently used by minors, requiring them to exercise “duty of care” and ensure that they generally default to the safest settings possible. (The Canadian Press)
Worker injury leads to $65,000 in fines for St. Brieux company
A workplace injury in 2022 led to a $65,000 fine for a Saskatchewan company this month. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, St. Brieux-based Bourgault Industries Ltd. -...
Jul 30, 2024 The company pleaded guilty to a single violation in Saskatoon Provincial Court. (650 CKOM file photo)
Secret Service boss 'cannot defend' unsecured roof in Trump shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting director of the Secret Service says he "cannot defend" why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronal...
Jul 30, 2024 Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed. The FBI’s No. 2 official is also testifying. (The Canadian Press)
Pine Grove Correctional Centre to be investigated after 'significant concerns'
Saskatchewan's ombudsman is launching an investigation into Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert. According to Ombudsman Sharon Pratchler, the ombudsman's office wants to hear from those wh...
Jul 30, 2024 The women's jail in Prince Albert will be investigated by Ombudsman Saskatchewan. (paNOW file photo)
PHOTOS: No injuries after duplexes catch fire on Gray Avenue
A fire that burned two duplexes in Saskatoon's Forest Grove neighbourhood ended with no injuries on Monday night. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the flames had spread to a unit of a secon...
Jul 30, 2024 A search of the buildings by firefighters confirmed everyone had made it out safely. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Firearm smash-and-grab in Saskatoon lands 22-year-old in court
A firearm smash-and-grab following a fight has landed a 22-year-old man in court in Saskatoon. Saskatoon Police Service said in a news release that officers were called to the 700 block of Circle Driv...
Jul 29, 2024 (CKOM files)
Police arrest 2 with machete, a knife and bear spray in Mayfair
On Friday morning just after 7 a.m., police responded to a weapons complaint on the 1300 block of Avenue B North, in Saskatoon. A 21-year-old woman and a 14-year-old boy were arrested in a traffic sto...
Jul 29, 2024 On Friday morning just after 7 a.m., police responded to a weapons complaint on the 1300 block of Avenue B North. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Police arrest 28-year-old woman for vehicle theft
Saskatoon Police saw a stolen vehicle driving near 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive around 12:40 p.m. on July 27. According to police the vehicle had been reported earlier that day and was bel...
Jul 29, 2024 Saskatoon Police saw a stolen vehicle driving near 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive around 12:40 p.m. on July 27. (Mia Holowaychuk/ 650 CKOM)
On the moo-ve: almost 30 cows and a bull on the run near Allan, Sk.
A herd of cows is on the loose after escaping from a farm over 60 kilometres south of Saskatoon, near Allan. Daryl Brown said 27 heifers and one bull escaped from his pasture early last week. "I check...
Jul 29, 2024
Canada wins second gold medal at Paris 2024
Swimmer Summer McIntosh brings home Canada's second Olympic gold medal in 2024 for the women's 400-metre individual medley. This is after the 17-year-old won the 400-metre Freestyle on Saturday. Canad...
Jul 29, 2024
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