Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Legal cannabis supply to meet 30 to 60 per cent of demand: C.D. Howe report
By Armina Ligaya, The Canadian Press TORONTO - Canada's supply of legal cannabis at current production levels will meet just 30 to 60 per cent of total demand, according to a new analysis from a think...
Oct 06, 2018
Raucous crowd hears Ford, Kenney rail against carbon tax at Calgary rally
By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press CALGARY - A raucous crowd of more than 1,500 crammed into a Calgary convention centre Friday night to hear Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Jason Kenney, leader of Al...
Oct 06, 2018
Trade minister Carr betting on LNG to unlock trade in China and Asia
By Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press OTTAWA - Jim Carr's view of enhancing Canadian trade in Asia - and its biggest prize, China - is rosier these days because he's seeing the possibilities through...
Oct 06, 2018
What to know before hitting the road this long weekend
CAA Saskatchewan has some advice for drivers as they hit the road for the Thanksgiving long weekend. Christine Niemczyk, director of communications, said people should check the mechanical features on...
Oct 06, 2018 (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Regina police looking for former Roughrider Justin Cox
Regina police are asking for help locating a former Saskatchewan Roughrider. Justin Cox has been charged with assault after police found a woman injured in a home in east Regina on Sept. 25, however, ...
Oct 05, 2018 (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Three charged in kidnapping, assault
Police have arrested and charged three people after a 21-year-old woman was reportedly kidnapped and then dumped in a field. RCMP contacted Regina police Wednesday morning indicating they had found a ...
Oct 05, 2018 (980 CJME file photo)
Just drive: SGI highlights dangers of distracted driving
Texting, eating a bowl of cereal, watching a movie on the dashboard and even reading a book. RCMP have seen all kinds of distracted drivers across Saskatchewan. Distracted driving is the number one hu...
Oct 05, 2018 Pylons mark the distracted driving course at the RCMP training facility in Regina on Oct. 5, 2018. (Andrew Shepherd/Twitter)
2 Sask. inmates charged after escaping while on a work crew
Two Saskatchewan inmates are facing charges after police say they escaped custody via a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., RCMP said a vehicle was reported stolen in Yorkton. The suspec...
Oct 05, 2018
U of R's new and improved College Building celebrated
After badly-needed renovations closed its doors for two years, the University of Regina's historic College Building is open once again. School and government officials gathered there on Friday morning...
Oct 05, 2018 A ribbon-cutting on Oct. 5, 2018, to celebrate the re-opening of College Building on the University of Regina's College Avenue campus. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Souls Harbours serves Thanksgiving meal for hundreds
Hundreds of families sat down together for a traditional Thanksgiving meal Friday. Souls Harbour Rescue Mission held its annual community meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dean Smith Youth ...
Oct 05, 2018 Souls Harbour volunteers dish out Thanksgiving meals on Oct. 5, 2018. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
8:30 - Canada's electricity system is on the verge of some major changes, with new federal investments aimed at strength...