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Liberals lag on invitation to join global group that crafts vaccines for world's poor
The federal Liberal government has spent three years deliberating on an invitation to join a global body that designs vaccinations to protect the world's poorest from preventable diseases.Documents re...
Aug 06, 2023
Canada suspending direct aid to Niger's government after military coup
Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger's government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country.Leaders of the military junta are facing a Sunday dead...
Aug 06, 2023
Guatemala-based group extends hand on First Nations' residential school searches
OTTAWA - A Guatemala-based forensic anthropology organization is extending its hand to Indigenous Peoples in Canada looking to potentially recover remains of children on the grounds of former resident...
Aug 05, 2023

'Something's changed': Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say
Earlier this summer, two Canadians walked into a party in rural Germany."Canadians?" joked the host. "I thought you'd smell more like smoke."It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters...
Aug 05, 2023

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.The problem could mean the National Flood Insu...
Aug 05, 2023

Financial showings of Saskatchewan Crowns could bring utility hike: NDP
The Saskatchewan NDP says losses and lower profits reported by Crown corporations in the province could mean an increase to utility bills for the people of Saskatchewan.The reports revealed losses in ...
Aug 04, 2023

Saskatchewan smashes record during recent heat wave
After records were set recently for heat in Saskatchewan, the province now has a new one for power usage in the summer.That's thanks in part to air conditioner use this week, according to SaskPower sp...
Aug 04, 2023

Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns
Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced that she's retiring from live performances.A statement announcing her decision cited factors including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physic...
Aug 04, 2023

What's leading to labour unrest and could more strikes be coming to Saskatchewan?
It's been a tough summer for thousands of workers across Canada fed up with low wages amidst the high cost of living and major corporate profits.Over the past month, Canada has seen striking workers a...
Aug 04, 2023

John Howard Society launches new program to assist people with criminal records
A new program launched by the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS), aims to help people with criminal records, who may be in search of a job, a place to live or applying for school.The Record Su...
Aug 03, 2023