Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
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Stairwell, path under Albert Street Bridge closed during construction
Work is to continue through the year in Wascana Centre on the stormwater bypass required after a sinkhole formed near the Albert Street Bridge last summer. A temporary stormwater bypass was installed ...
Apr 12, 2024 Trees that were to be cut down in Wascana Centre to make way for the construction project. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
WSA's spring runoff update warns of potential drought-like conditions
The Water Security Agency is again saying that drought-like conditions could be prevalent in Saskatchewan in 2024. The agency issued an update to its spring runoff forecast Friday, which suggested man...
Apr 12, 2024 Most areas of Saskatchewan have seen runoffs so far ranging from near to well below normal. (980 CJME file photo)
Trudeau says he can't understand why NDP is pulling back from carbon price support
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are facing political headwinds when it comes to carbon pricing, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Friday, but he said he doesn't understand why they're pulling back...
Apr 12, 2024
Liberals say their plan to 'solve the housing crisis' will build 3.9M homes by 2031
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have unveiled their plan to solve the housing crisis, building on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country...
Apr 12, 2024
Saskatchewan teachers to lift sanctions as sides prepare to resume talks
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is set to remove sanctions as talks with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) are poised to resume next week. In a letter sent to teachers - a copy ...
Apr 12, 2024 Talks between the government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation are expected to resume next Tuesday. (980 CJME file photo)
'Unheard and unsupported:' Teacher, STF at odds over disability claim
Brooke Breti used to be outgoing, enthusiastic and not really scared of anything, but all that has changed after an incident more than a year ago with the Grade 6 class she taught. "I have triggers wi...
Apr 12, 2024 Saskatchewan teacher Brooke Breti is fighting with the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, which she says should be supporting her but instead is denying her claim. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
In the news today: Walmart Canada outfitting warehouses with robots
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Spy service chief returns to interference inquiry The head of Canada's spy agen...
Apr 12, 2024
Spy director to face questions today on what feds were told about foreign meddling
OTTAWA - The head of Canada's spy agency is slated to face fresh questions today on exactly what the federal government was told about foreign meddling. Canadian Security Intelligence Service director...
Apr 12, 2024
Saskatchewan education minister says school year could get longer
Many students across Saskatchewan are experiencing shorter school hours. That's happening in light of measures taken by various school divisions following the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation announc...
Apr 11, 2024 Contract talks between the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation and the provincial government have been at a standstill since February. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina, REAL District to welcome Canada's Farm Show for 47th year
Even though Regina Exhibition Association Limited has dealt with a whirlwind few months, Canada's Farm Show will carry on. The event is to take place June 18-20 at the REAL District. "Agriculture is e...
Apr 11, 2024 Roberta Engel, the acting president-CEO of REAL, is happy to see Canada's Farm Show returning to the REAL District this year. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn't need us. It's all standard operating procedure. Th...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 29
On Wednesday, Evan reviews Tuesday's federal spring fiscal update, takes the temperature of the new CFL changes coming i...