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More than $300-million in funding announced for critical housing infrastructure
Melfort was the scene of a major fundraising announcement Thursday, as the provincial and federal governments allocated more than $300-million towards critical housing infrastructure in Saskatchewan. ...
Aug 21, 2025
Sask. stands united with canola producers amid Chinese tariffs
Premier Scott Moe met with provincial canola stakeholders and agriculture ministers Thursday to address the recent tariffs imposed by China on provincial canola exports in Saskatoon. They called on th...
Aug 21, 2025

Vancouver's airport breaks rainfall record set in 1912
RICHMOND - Several daily rainfall records were shattered in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia on Friday, with the Vancouver breaking a record set over a century ago. Environmen...
Aug 21, 2025

CP NewsAlert: B.C. ostrich farm loses appeal against avian flu cull
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm to prevent the culling of its flock that had been infected with avian flu. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 21, 2025
Riders KeeSean Johnson and Dohnte Meyers proving to be a dynamic duo
For KeeSean Johnson and Dohnte Meyers, the competition doesn't just stop on the field.The two Saskatchewan Roughrider wide receivers aren't just teammates, they're roommates as well this season."We bo...
Aug 21, 2025

California Legislature approves special election on new congressional map favoring Democrats
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) - California lawmakers passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a partisan redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections....
Aug 21, 2025

Canada Post union says negotiation meeting delayed, with talks to continue Monday
Negotiations that had been scheduled for Friday between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been delayed. A press release from CUPW says it's been informed by Canada Post that th...
Aug 21, 2025

Uranium Production Resumes at McClean Lake Supporting Saskatchewan's Strong Economy
Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young, toured the McClean Lake uranium mine and mill, which is a joint venture between Orano Canada and Denison Mines that has recently resumed operations. Minist...
Aug 21, 2025

Meadow Lake woman wins $100,000 on lottery ticket
"I was definitely taken aback!" Trina Alexander received quite the surprise when she realized she had won $100,000 on her DAILY GRAND and EXTRA ticket."I told my whole family at breakfast, and they we...
Aug 21, 2025

Villanova University reports an active shooter on campus, tells students to barricade doors
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, days before the start of classes. Students shared a text from the Villanova aler...
Aug 21, 2025