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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N.B. government warns of economic headwinds, presents plan to boost growth
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's government is warning of tough economic times ahead because of U.S. tariffs, but says its plan to exploit critical minerals and diversify markets will help the province g...
Oct 21, 2025
Indigenous Services failing to improve critical First Nations services, audit says
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty defended her department Tuesday after a damning auditor general's report said it's falling far behind on addressing long-standing health and infr...
Oct 21, 2025
Canada's scientific study of oceans may be vulnerable to foreign adversaries: report
OTTAWA - Canadian ocean research is among the scientific fields that could be vulnerable to foreign espionage, theft or misuse because people overlook its value to adversaries, says a report commissio...
Oct 21, 2025 This 5,500-kilogram weather buoy will be used to record and transmit meteorological and oceanographic using sensors to continuously gather and transmit live data about wind speed and behaviour to researchers. The buoy is locally designed and manufactured and the first of its kind in B.C. waters part of a unique University of Victoria project to help remote B.C. coastal communities replace or reduce their diesel requirements. The unveiling took place at Port Hope Maritime shipyard in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse
David Toro was taken aback by the turnout at a climate change anxiety peer-support group. After all, his feelings of dread and powerlessness when he thought about climate change could be isolating. Th...
Oct 21, 2025
Auditor finds gaps in federal government's cybersecurity shield as threats multiply
OTTAWA - The federal auditor found "significant gaps" in the government's cybersecurity services, monitoring efforts and responses to active attacks on information systems. In a report tabled in Parli...
Oct 21, 2025
N.B. premier planned to spend first year on health care, education. Then tariffs hit.
FREDERICTON - Instead of focusing on health care, education and housing, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt was forced in her first year in office to divert her attention to the effects of U.S. tariffs....
Oct 20, 2025
B.C. to add unpaid leave for 'catastrophic' illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province's Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing a "catastrophic" illness or injury. ...
Oct 20, 2025
Alberta government to introduce bill limiting who can run in provincial elections
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is planning to introduce legislation this fall to limit who can run in provincial elections. Government house leader Joseph Schow says the change...
Oct 20, 2025
Ontario hospitals told to find savings; ministry doesn't rule out service cuts
TORONTO - Ontario's Ministry of Health has tasked hospitals struggling with deficits to come up with a three-year plan to balance their budgets, and service cuts and bed closures do not appear to be o...
Oct 20, 2025
Enhanced 9-1-1 system can connect callers to team of nurses in Regina, Saskatoon
A new system will connect 9-1-1 callers who report non-urgent symptoms directly to a team of specially trained nurses. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the Emergency Communication Nurse System w...
Oct 19, 2025 Dispatchers with the Saskatchewan RCMP respond to everything from car crashes to violent crimes to non emergencies, making sure officers get to the right place at the right time. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
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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...
