Sarah Mills: Dismal population numbers should be concerning to politicians
Sarah Mills says national and provincial leaders should take note of the latest population numbers from Statistics Canad...
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HBD to txt msging! 25 years since first text sent
Sunday saw a milestone in communication as texting turned 25. The first message using the Short Messaging Service (SMS) was sent Dec. 3, 1992 by software engineer Neil Papworth to Richard Jarvis, then...
Dec 04, 2017 Neil Papworth holds up a phone displaying a modern version of a "Merry Christmas" message to commemorate his sending the first-ever text to a colleague on Dec. 3, 1992. (Vodafone)
Several Sask. spots supply special spruces for Christmas
As December arrives in Saskatchewan, many may be trying to figure out where they can legally cut down their perfect Christmas tree for the holidays. There are several spots across the province to do s...
Dec 01, 2017
Saskatoon pet stores suggest winter gear for pups
After a few snowfalls most people have hauled out winter boots and jackets for themselves and their kids. It's also important to have proper winter gear for pets as the weather turns frosty. Pet store...
Nov 14, 2017 Winter time means pets need a little more protection. Pet stores recommend boots and coats if dogs are spending time outdoors.(Celine Grimard/CKOM)
Need a Lyft? City wants input on taxis, Uber in Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon is revving up ahead of the province's promise to pass legislation giving the green light to ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Mayor Charlie Clark said Wednesday...
Nov 08, 2017 Uber drivers could be coming to Saskatchewan in the near future. (Uber)
Sears helps spark Saskatoon love story
As Sears Canada faces going out of business, the iconic retailer is being remembered for helping love flourish in Saskatoon. The department store's Midtown Plaza location is where sparks starting flyi...
Oct 11, 2017 Maureen and Kent Smith-Windsor met while on the Sears teen council in 1972. The couple has been married 41 years. (Maureen Smith-Windor/Submitted)
'Business as usual:' Mall manager reacts to Sears Canada news
The manager of Saskatoon's downtown mall says he'll wait for official word from the courts before contemplating a replacement for Sears Canada. The company announced Tuesday it would seek a judge's pe...
Oct 10, 2017 The Midtown Plaza shopping centre on 1st Avenue South in downtown Saskatoon. (Tourism Saskatoon)
Kids' plates, bowls recalled over choking hazard
A line of plastic plates and bowls made for kids is being recalled due to a choking hazard. The Playtex brand plates and bowls were manufactured with colorful graphics such as giraffes, superheroes an...
Oct 04, 2017 A children's line of Playtex brand plates and bowls sold in Canada between January 2010 and August 2017 are subject to a recall. (handout photo)
Sask. minimum wage set to rise Oct. 1
Minimum wage earners will see a boost in pay starting Sunday. Saskatchewan's minimum wage is increasing from $10.72 to $10.92 per hour effective Oct. 1. "An increase in the minimum wage, combined with...
Sep 29, 2017 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Small business protest draws hundreds opposing tax changes
Hundreds of business owners and employees took to downtown Saskatoon over lunch hour Thursday to protest proposed corporate tax changes. The North Saskatoon Business Association (NSBA) organized the h...
Sep 21, 2017 Saskatoon business owners used their lunch break to protest proposed changes to Canadian corporate tax rules on Sept. 21, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
PotashCorp announces temporary layoffs at two mines
A pair of PotashCorp mines near Saskatoon will be temporarily shut down over the winter to allow the company to adjust its inventory. The company announced Wednesday that temporary layoffs would be is...
Sep 20, 2017
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