Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Truckers scramble for new routes as tariffs bring shipments to a halt
MONTREAL - Trucking companies are halting shipments, mulling layoffs and scrambling for new routes as tariffs wreak havoc on cross-border trade. The lead-up to U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping 2...
Mar 06, 2025
Trudeau says call with Trump was 'colourful' and he wants all tariffs lifted
OTTAWA - One day after he had what he describes as a "colourful call" with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to insist the Trump administration's tariffs on Canada m...
Mar 06, 2025
Raising a glass may get bitter as Sask. breweries face tariffs
Raising a glass might get pricier as Saskatchewan breweries brace for tariffs. On Tuesday, the trade war kicked off after US President Donald Trump imposed the long-awaited 25-per-cent tariffs on Cana...
Mar 06, 2025
Saskatchewan consumers and liquor stores ready to cut out U.S. booze
Saskatchewan shoppers and retailers are happy to cut out American booze after the provincial government's decision to end the sale of U.S. alcohol in the province amid the trade war. Varun Patel, the ...
Mar 06, 2025
Free hockey league gives Regina kids a chance to play without barriers
Kids in Regina have the chance to lace up their skates and play one of Canada's national sports, without the usual financial barriers. This year, a record-breaking 476 kids are lacing up their skates ...
Mar 06, 2025 The Ehrlo league is free for kids aged six to 16 in Regina, removing the financial barriers often found in hockey. (980 CJME/Abby Zieverink)
Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war
VANCOUVER - The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cogna...
Mar 06, 2025
In the news today: Trade agreement worthless with Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement The architects of the Ca...
Mar 06, 2025
Sask. Food banks brace for bite out of bottom line amid tariffs
The Regina Food Bank is gearing up for challenges with the tariffs but is not certain of how it will be impacted yet. At the direction of United States President Donald Trump, 25 per cent tariffs were...
Mar 05, 2025 Both major food banks in Saskatchewan are essentially "preparing for the worst," amid the tariff war.
How much did Regina's mayoral candidates spend during campaign?
Mayor Chad Bachynski ran a winning campaign for just over $12,000 while former Mayor Sandra Masters, who ran the most costly mayoral campaign, came third after spending more than $60,000. Information ...
Mar 05, 2025 The limit for mayoral candidates is $73,859 under the Regina Municipal Election Expense by-law. The spending limit for councillor candidates is $12,236. (980 CJME file photo)
Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation Chief arrested and charged
Chief Scott Eashappie, 37, of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation has been charged with fraud, theft, money laundering and breach of trust. The File Hills First Nations Police Service has arrested him in c...
Mar 05, 2025 The chief makes his first court appearance on May 6. (File Hills First Nations Police Service/Facebook)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...