Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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Alberta government shifts continuing care from Health to Seniors Ministry
The Alberta government says long-term care and supportive living programs will no longer be under the purview of the provincial Health Ministry. Instead, Seniors and Social Services Minister Jason Nix...
Oct 16, 2024
Manitoba bill eyes higher threshold for people fighting municipal zoning changes
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is looking to change some of the rules governing municipal zoning bylaws to speed up development. A bill before the legislature would increase the minimum number of ...
Oct 16, 2024
Campaign volunteers in Richmond, B.C., targeted with racist insults
RICHMOND - An Independent election candidate in Richmond, B.C., says her campaign volunteers were subjected to racist insults from a passerby who called them "trash" and abused them for speaking Manda...
Oct 16, 2024
Guy Maddin satire skewers G7 leaders. Cate Blanchett says it felt like a documentary
TORONTO - Even from her native Australia, Cate Blanchett has long felt a connection to Winnipeg filmmaker Guy Maddin's quirky, singular films. The Oscar-winning actress admires the way the Manitoban a...
Oct 16, 2024
Canada Revenue Agency fires 330 employees over CERB claims during pandemic
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says it has terminated 330 employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit during the pandemic, giving its final update on an internal ...
Oct 16, 2024
Border agency recovered nearly 2,000 stolen vehicles this year
OTTAWA - Canada's border guards have recovered more stolen vehicles at railyards and ports so far this year than in all of 2023. Transport Minister Anita Anand says the Canada Border Services Agency h...
Oct 16, 2024 The federal government launched an action plan earlier this year to address the record rates of vehicle thefts, involving local and international police agencies, vehicle manufacturers and other partners. (The Canadian Press)
No penalty for Manitoba candidate who forged two signatures, withdrew from race
WINNIPEG - A candidate in last year's Manitoba provincial election has been found to have forged two signatures on her nomination form. A report from elections commissioner Bill Bowles says Gabrielle ...
Oct 16, 2024
Nova Scotia offers retirement fund top-ups for doctors, hoping they'll stick around
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is offering to pay up to $15,000 a year into a new retirement benefits program for doctors in hopes the public money will keep more physicians in the province. Pre...
Oct 16, 2024
SASK VOTES 2024: Meet the leader of the Buffalo Party
Buffalo Party leader Phillip Zajac said he has a deep-rooted love for his province and the Roughriders. Zajac, who was born and raised in Saskatchewan, is a passionate supporter of the Riders, proudly...
Oct 16, 2024
Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's top election official had no authority to declare unconstitutional a state law that restored the voting rights of those who have been convicted of a felony, the state Sup...
Oct 16, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heart...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...
