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Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital
QUBEC - The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition. The Coalition Avenir Qubec ...
May 06, 2025

Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
QUBEC - The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Qubcois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, saying Premier Danielle Smith is standing up for her province. Paul St-Pierre Pla...
May 06, 2025

Israel's military says it has fully disabled Yemen's main airport with airstrikes
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military said Tuesday it launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen that fully disabled the country's international airport in the capital, Sanaa. The ...
May 06, 2025
RCMP detachment phones down in Sask., 911 not impacted
The Saskatchewan RCMP is having some technical difficulties with phone lines.In a statement issued Tuesday morning, the RCMP said detachments in Saskatchewan are "currently experiencing issues with th...
May 06, 2025

Toronto teen Mboko qualifies for Italian Open main draw with comeback win
ROME - Canada's Victoria Mboko qualified for the Italian Open main draw Tuesday with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 comeback win over ninth-seeded Kamilla Rakhimova. The 18-year-old from Toronto fired six aces, won ...
May 06, 2025
After tough talk, Trump radiates warmth in person for Canada’s new prime minister
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump welcomed Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, with a bit of menace on social media, only to then turn on the charm and hospitality once the two leaders we...
May 06, 2025

School Education at Sask Parks
Hey Saskatchewan teachers! Imagine your students exploring nature, paddling beautiful lakes, or stepping back in time at a provincial park! Join our passionate park interpreters as they deliver unique...
May 06, 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week Recognized in Saskatchewan; SaskAlert Test Scheduled for May 7
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the province. The theme for 2025 is "Be prepared. Know your risks," which encourages everyone to underst...
May 06, 2025

CFL teams start pre-season on a up note
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.With spring finally making its belated entrance, CF...
May 06, 2025

The Latest: Carney meets with Trump in Washington to talk trade, security
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney faces the first major test of his term today - meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Carney said last week that he expects a "difficult but constr...
May 06, 2025