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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Foreign meddling inquiry must investigate allegations against MPs: opposition parties
OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties say a public inquiry into foreign interference must address findings that some MPs "wittingly" participated in meddling. The House of Commons is set to vote on a Bl...
Jun 10, 2024
Economic Development Regina gives city's economy B+ for 2024
The Queen City's economy is sitting pretty. That's according to a report by Economic Development Regina, which gave the Greater Regina Area's economy a 'B+' for 2024. Economic Development Regina's Chr...
Jun 10, 2024 The report considered six factors in the grade it assigned, including as GDP growth, employment, housing, key sectors of the economy, people, and new markets and emerging sectors. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
Cankerworm population lower than previous years
The weather is getting warmer, and creepy crawlers are back. Cankerworms hatch at this time of year. The worms are defoliating insects, which means they consume leaves and damage trees. Russell Eirich...
Jun 10, 2024 The truck the city has dubbed "The Worminator" sprays trees to reduce populations of cankerworms and tent caterpillars. (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'
OTTAWA - Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada mi...
Jun 10, 2024
Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says
OTTAWA - The Liberal government plans to take the first legislative step Monday toward increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland flagged the timing Sunday, say...
Jun 09, 2024
Riders start 2024 season with win over Edmonton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders got a big play when it mattered to beat the Edmonton Elks on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. Defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. forced and recovered a fumble from Elks quarterb...
Jun 08, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback Trevor Harris (7) looks to make a pass against the Edmonton Elks during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday June 8, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
Queen City Pride hoists the pride flag at Regina City Hall
Cheers were heard from dozens as the pride flag was raised at Regina City Hall. Riviera Bonneau, co-chair of Queen City Pride, said this years upcoming parade will be the biggest yet. "Seeing it grow ...
Jun 08, 2024 People help raise the pride flag at Regina City Hall. (Abby Zieverink/ 980 CJME)
North Central identified as location for proposed permanent emergency shelter
The location of Regina's proposed permanent emergency shelter was revealed on Friday afternoon. According to the agenda for next week's city council meeting, the location is at 1420 Albert Street and ...
Jun 07, 2024 Volunteers folding up blankets, sheets and other belongings for campers at the homeless encampment at Regina City Hall on July 28, 2023. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
New Brunswick Gov. to intervene in Sask. pronoun policy case
The Government of New Brunswick plans to apply for intervenor status in the case against Saskatchewan's pronoun policy The case has been making its way through the courts, and this winter a judge rule...
Jun 07, 2024 The Government of New Brunswick said it’s going to apply to intervene in the case challenging Saskatchewan’s Bill 137, on the provincial government’s side. (Canadian Press Photo)
Moose Jaw man charged for allegedly fleeing scene after hitting woman with truck
A Moose Jaw man is facing charges for allegedly fleeing the scene after injuring a woman with his truck in Regina. According to police, officers were called to 10th Avenue and Park Street at around 12...
Jun 07, 2024 Numerous police vehicles were at the scene of the crash at 10th Avenue and Park Street on Thursday. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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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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