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Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck
REGINA - Saskatchewan's general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, i...
Oct 01, 2024
Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign
REGINA - The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to gr...
Oct 01, 2024
MPs to debate Lebanon crisis, evacuation options this evening after Israeli incursion
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will hold an emergency debate this evening on the crisis in Lebanon after Israel's ground incursion intensified fears of a full-scale invasion. Members of Parliament will...
Oct 01, 2024
2024 Saskatchewan election is underway, voters head to polls Oct. 28
Premier Scott Moe directed Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty to dissolve the Legislative Assembly and issue the writs of election on Tuesday, kicking off Saskatchewan's 2024 general election.Residents ...
Oct 01, 2024
Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases
The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today.The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.Saskatchewan's minimum wage is going up by a dollar to $...
Oct 01, 2024
New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership
CHARLOTTETOWN - Canada's Reid Carruthers opened the Grand Slam of Curling season with a 7-5 loss to Sweden's Niklas Edin at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Carruthers, from Winnipeg, was the lone Cana...
Oct 01, 2024
McGill law professors' union agrees to suspend strike, resume classes
MONTREAL - A union representing McGill law professors has suspended a five-week-long strike and will allow classes to begin this week. McGill's administration and the Association of McGill Professors ...
Oct 01, 2024
Playoff positioning on the line as Vancouver Whitecaps host Seattle Sounders
VANCOUVER - With four games left in their regular-season campaign, Vanni Sartini is challenging his Vancouver Whitecaps to adjust their mindset. The club clinched its post-season spot last weekend. No...
Oct 01, 2024
Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities. The orders came hours after Israel sent ground forces into southern Lebanon in ...
Oct 01, 2024
Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities. The orders on Tuesday came hours after Israel sent ground forces into southern Lebanon...
Oct 01, 2024