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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Premier Moe says relations with U.S.A. 'more intense' after meetings in D.C.
WASHINGTON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says relations with the United States have been "a little more intense," as he continues to push against the threat of tariffs. Moe says even with heightene...
Feb 27, 2025
UK's Starmer says ending Russia's war in Ukraine 'can't be peace that rewards the aggressor'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that talks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are "very well advanced" but cautioned that there is only a narrow window to get a deal done to en...
Feb 27, 2025
Federal government moves closer to taking over Russian cargo plane for Ukraine
OTTAWA - The federal government has taken administrative steps to obtain full control over a massive Russian cargo plane parked in Toronto, which Ottawa hopes to use to generate financial support for ...
Feb 27, 2025
'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill
WINNIPEG - When Elle Harris got a phone call about potential human remains found at the landfill where searchers are trying to find her mother and another slain First Nations woman, she was overcome w...
Feb 27, 2025
Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $270-million agreement for jobs and conservation projects in the Qikiqtani region, a majority-Inuit territory that is part of Nunavut. At a new...
Feb 27, 2025
When are tariffs expected? On what? Key dates in Canada-U.S. trade dispute
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with t...
Feb 27, 2025
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing; housing minister disappointed
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing projects in the city. The change is a disappointment for B.C.'s Housing Minister Ravi K...
Feb 27, 2025
Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal
OTTAWA - Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa's pharmacare program on Thursday, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications ...
Feb 27, 2025
Clearwater Seafoods in Nova Scotia lays off workers in Lockeport and Arichat
LOCKEPORT, N.S. - Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods announced Thursday plans to change its lobster operations, which will result in permanent and temporary job losses in Nova Scotia. The company issue...
Feb 27, 2025
Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local. Development Minister Colton LeBlanc says that with the looming trade war with the United States it...
Feb 27, 2025
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