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'The House will be seized,' government business on pause over docs debate
OTTAWA - Government business has been put on indefinite pause in the House of Commons and the Conservatives say it will stay that way until the Liberals hand over documents related to misspent governm...
Oct 03, 2024 Last week, Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that the government "clearly did not fully comply" with an order from the House to provide documents related to a now-defunct foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of federal dollars for green technology projects. (The Canadian Press)
Tax hike looms as Regina weighs payment options for new indoor pool
Taxes could be going up in Regina to help pay for the city's new indoor aquatics centre. Back in August, Regina's executive committee directed administration to bring forward options on how to pay for...
Oct 03, 2024 The cost of the new aquatics centre has risen by over $84 million, jumping from $160.7 million to $245.1 million. (City of Regina/Submitted)
Sask. NDP demands Moe explain health system woes, overcapacity hospitals
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan New Democrats say the Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe needs to explain how emergency rooms became overwhelmed under his watch as premier. Health care reform is one of th...
Oct 03, 2024
Manitoba man acquitted 50 years after murder conviction
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted. Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg. He ...
Oct 03, 2024 Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.
He was granted parole in 1983 and filed last year for a ministerial review of his conviction. (The Canadian Press)
Peter Nygard seeking bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions
TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has requested bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions in Toronto and the prison sentence he received last month. The Ontario Court of Appeal says ...
Oct 03, 2024
Bathroom bans and tax breaks: Sask. United Party unveils platform
With a dozen of his candidates by his side, party leader Jon Hromek launched the Saskatchewan United Party's platform for the coming provincial election. As of Wednesday, the party had announced 23 ca...
Oct 03, 2024 Leader Jon Hromek says the Sask. United Party is targeting wins in two or more seats this provincial election. Oct. 2, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Closing arguments expected in ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard's trial
HAILEYBURY, Ont. - A northeastern Ontario jury is expected to hear closing arguments today in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial. Both Hoggard and his accuser took the stand in the...
Oct 03, 2024
New Democrats hit Saskatchewan Party on health care
Saskatchewan's New Democrats are criticizing the Saskatchewan Party's health-care record as the provincial election campaign enters its third day. The NDP says the emergency room at Saskatoon's Royal ...
Oct 03, 2024
NDP plan is to scrap gas tax and the Marshal's service; Beck in Prince Albert
By Susan McNeil In Prince Albert on Wednesday, NDP leader Carla Beck announced that if elected premier, her first move will be to pause a tax she has long been challenging the Sask. Party on, t...
Oct 02, 2024 NDP leader Carla Beck was in Prince Albert on Wednesday on Day 2 of the 2024 provincial election campaign. She is flanked by local candidates Carolyn Brost-Strom (left) and Nicole Rancourt. (Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
Dhel Duncan-Busby set for second CFL start against the Edmonton Elks
Dhel Duncan-Busby had a "Welcome to the CFL" moment in his first game. The rookie pass-catcher got the start due to injuries in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' receiver room and he hauled in seven catch...
Oct 02, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby is set to make a second straight start. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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