Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Cross-border business interests call for joint Canada, U.S. post-COVID effort
WASHINGTON - Travel between Canada and the United States is still restricted but businesses, diplomats and communities that depend on cross-border traffic are urging the two countr...
May 21, 2020
Trudeau asks commercial landlords to give tenants help through new program
OTTAWA - Canada's commercial landlords got a request and a warning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to buy into rental assistance program launching next week, as part of a handful of moves in o...
May 20, 2020
Cautions accompany Canada's slow emergence from COVID-19 lockdown
OTTAWA - As Canada slowly emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns, its chief public health officer told the country on Wednesday to temper expectations and continue to take precautions to prevent a resurgence...
May 20, 2020
New auditor general says office narrowing focus on federal COVID-19 programs
OTTAWA - The auditor general's office is narrowing its focus for a review of billions in federal spending meant to cushion the economic blow from COVID-19, MPs were told Tuesday. Karen Hogan...
May 19, 2020
U.S. agrees to Canada's request to extend non-essential travel ban into June
WASHINGTON - Canada is already contemplating the measures it will take to safely end restrictions on international travel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday as he confirme...
May 19, 2020
Biden vowing to rip up Keystone XL approvals if former VP wins White House
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's campaign lobbed a spanner into Alberta's post-pandemic economic recovery strategy Monday with a promise to rip up U.S. President Donald Trump's approvals for the Keystone...
May 18, 2020
Feds quietly probe expanded role for child care in post-pandemic recovery
OTTAWA - The federal government has been quietly probing how to provide provinces with more money annually for child care, as part of what sources describe as an issue that is at, or near, the top of ...
May 18, 2020
Businesses could be hurt by remote classes at the U of S
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is planning to keep classes online for the fall semester, which could hurt some businesses in the area. Several restaurants, a bank, a technology store and a bo...
May 17, 2020 Wow Pizza is one of the businesses between Cumberland Ave. and Bottomley Ave. across the street from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Health researcher hopes COVID-19 means new policies for Indigenous peoples
SASKATOON - A health researcher studying COVID-19 as part of a national immunity task force hopes the pandemic elevates concern for persistent health issues, such as...
May 17, 2020
Trudeau mum on possible help for Air Canada following announcement of layoffs
OTTAWA - Less than 24 hours after Canada's largest airline announced plans for a massive downsizing of its workforce due to COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's willing to see what can be...
May 16, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day, talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipat...
