Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet ahead of Trump presidency
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet later this morning at Rideau Hall to shore up his beleaguered government. His Liberals are reeling from the surprise loss of Chrystia Fr...
Dec 20, 2024
Tax holiday boosting spending at retailers, restaurants: industry groups
Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break. BMV Books owner Patrick...
Dec 20, 2024
Sask. to ignore federal Clean Energy Regulations despite changes
Despite changes made within the final Clean Energy Regulations (CER) published by the federal government this week, the Government of Saskatchewan continued to dismiss the regulations themselves and t...
Dec 19, 2024
In the news today: Canada Post to start taking commercial mail again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations Canada Post is set to sta...
Dec 19, 2024 A Canada Post mailbox on a residential street in Saskatoon. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Advocates rally for Saskatoon's unhoused in front of city hall
Close to two dozen advocates braved the cold conditions on Wednesday to rally in front of Saskatoon City Hall asking for more to be done for homeless people in the city. Last week, Saskatoon released ...
Dec 18, 2024 Homeless advocates Rally in front of Saskatoon City Hall (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
'Legal loophole:' NDP want to see changes to Conflict of Interest Act
The NDP are asking for more from Sask Party's Minister of Health, Jeremy Cockrill. This comes after Cockrill was found to have broken a conflict of interest rule earlier this week. NDP's Rural and Rem...
Dec 18, 2024
Back to work order frustrates Sask. Canada Post employees
Canada Post workers were angry and frustrated on the picket line Monday. Workers knew that while walking on the picket line on Dec. 16 they would be heading back to the office the next day. The Govern...
Dec 16, 2024 Canada Post workers on the picket line were angry on Monday as they were told last week the federal government is forcing them back to work despite no new deal being reached between the company and union. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Fall Economic Statement lockup starts at 1:45 p.m. ET, officials say
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from cabinet, the day she is set to present the fall economic statement. Officials confirm the Fall Economic Statement lockup, which was set to begin at...
Dec 16, 2024 In a resignation letter, Chrystia Freeland says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered her another role in cabinet Friday, but that the only “honest and viable path” is to leave cabinet. (The Canadian Press)
Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says
OTTAWA - Mail will begin moving again on Tuesday as Canada Post employees return to work for the first time in more than a month after the federal government pushed to end the stoppage. Labour Ministe...
Dec 16, 2024
NDP concerned Marshals Service 'poaching' from existing police forces
The Saskatchewan NDP is reiterating its concerns about the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS), which is scheduled to launch earlier than expected. The province's newest police force is expected to be...
Dec 15, 2024
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8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...
