Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Small cities ask Stats Can to halt 'detrimental' crime severity index
Mayors of small cities from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia are calling on Statistics Canada to halt the release of its annual Crime Severity Index until consultations are held wi...
Mar 01, 2024 Mayors and leaders from small cities gathered in Saskatoon on Thursday to call on Statistics Canada to change the way the Crime Severity Index rankings are posted. Many claim it's cost their communities both economic and population growth. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Alabama IVF ruling highlights importance of state supreme court races in this year's US elections
CHICAGO (AP) - The recent ruling in Alabama that frozen embryos are legally considered children created a political firestorm after the decision halted treatment for many couples seeking to have famil...
Mar 01, 2024
Nova Scotia legislature pays tribute to the late Brian Mulroney
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia legislature has paid tribute to the late Brian Mulroney, lauding the former prime minister's ties to the province. Premier Tim Houston and the two opposition party leaders ro...
Mar 01, 2024
Portage and Main: Landmark Winnipeg intersection could open again to pedestrians
WINNIPEG - The landmark intersection of Portage Ave. and Main St., which has inspired a song, a stamp, and years of passionate debate among Winnipeg residents, may soon be open to pedestrians for the ...
Mar 01, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama's state and presidential primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2024 presidential campaign will roll through Alabama on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to continue their streak of lopsided primary victori...
Mar 01, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state and presidential primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete for votes in Arkansas on Tuesday but not against each other. At least not yet. Both front-runners are already eyein...
Mar 01, 2024
Olympic commission suggests wide-ranging changes to SafeSport and USOPC
A panel charged with reviewing the Olympic structure in the U.S. is calling for Congress to consider wide-ranging changes, including government funding of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, severing grass...
Mar 01, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the California state and presidential primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - With Super Tuesday fast approaching, presidential campaigns are eyeing the biggest prize of the day, the California primary. Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican front-runne...
Mar 01, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Super Tuesday's presidential nominating contests
WASHINGTON (AP) - With contests in 16 states and American Samoa, the Super Tuesday primaries will be the largest day of voting of the year outside of the November election. Just how "super" it is may ...
Mar 01, 2024
Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas' Rio Grande Valley. In recent weeks, Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have spread and amplifie...
Mar 01, 2024
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...
