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SaskTel to add new cell towers to improve rural connectivity
Cell and internet service in rural Saskatchewan is getting a $72-million bump from SaskTel.The Crown corporation announced Wednesday it plans to build 74 new macro cell towers in underserved rural and...
Sep 23, 2020
Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne
OTTAWA - "The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn't do that." - Candice Bergen, deputy Conservative leader---"I'm not surprised that the Liberal governme...
Sep 23, 2020
Liberals plan fund to spur green technology, jobs
The Trudeau government says it will launch a new fund to spur investments and jobs in green technology as it seeks a balance between the competing visions of environmental advocates and legacy industr...
Sep 23, 2020
$2 million going to affordable housing in Meadow Lake
A federal and provincial investment in affordable housing for families in need is impacting four communities, including Meadow Lake.The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments are combining to provide m...
Sep 23, 2020
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice
"Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accounta...
Sep 23, 2020
Murder trial on pause while Winnipeg juror tested for COVID-19
WINNIPEG - Jury deliberations for a second-degree murder trial in Manitoba have been put on hold so a juror can be tested for COVID-19. Court of Queen's Bench Justice Vic Toews told the remaining 11 j...
Sep 23, 2020
As Quebec rolls out COVID-19 ad campaign, experts wonder if it will reach target audience
MONTREAL - Quebec has begun rolling out a COVID-19 advertising campaign aimed at putting a human face on the deadly virus and reaching those who discount its severity. The ads - th...
Sep 23, 2020
Six new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries recorded in Saskatchewan
There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 19 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,830.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (two), Central West (one) and Regina (thre...
Sep 23, 2020
EU proposes new asylum system to help frontline nations
BRUSSELS - The European Union announced a major overhaul of its asylum system Wednesday in hopes that more countries will finally share responsibility for people landing on Europe's shores seeking san...
Sep 23, 2020
Madrid wants military help, more doctors to fight virus wave
MADRID - Authorities in Madrid want to hire more doctors and get urgent help from Spain's military and police to fight a second wave of coronavirus infections that might force them into expanding rest...
Sep 23, 2020