Evan Bray: Canadians deserve more than vague explanations over poor trade results
Canadians elected Prime Minister Mark Carney to office to handle trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Evan Bray sa...
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In the news today: Ontario police force under review for trip to Dubai competition
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Dubai trip by Police in London, Ontario, under review A southwestern Ontario po...
Feb 16, 2024
Regina Symphony Orchestra gets $200K in emergency relief from province
A decision by the Saskatchewan government was music to the ears of the Regina Symphony Orchestra. On Thursday, the provincial government announced it was providing one-time emergency funding of $200,0...
Feb 15, 2024 The funding from the provincial government is a one-time payment. (980 CJME file photo)
NDP, labour groups want new parents to be able to access EI if they lose their job
OTTAWA - New Democrats and labour leaders are calling on Ottawa to change the employment insurance program so Canadians who take parental leave can still access unemployment benefits if they are out o...
Feb 15, 2024
SHA says 116 beds have been added in Saskatoon and Regina through capacity plan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has added more than 100 community and hospital beds to Saskatoon and Regina through its Capacity Pressure Action Plan. The plans for Saskatoon and Regina were...
Feb 15, 2024
O'Day, Roughriders busy during first days of CFL free agency
After his team endured a second straight 6-12 season in 2023, Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day had a busy start to free agency this week. The Roughriders signed six CFL free agent...
Feb 15, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day added some key pieces to the 2024 roster through free agency. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Almost one-third of small businesses in Sask. did not pay back CEBA loan
Almost one-third of small Saskatchewan businesses were not able to repay the $60,000 Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan by the Jan. 18 deadline. Brianna Solberg, the director of the Prairie...
Feb 15, 2024 Many Saskatchewan businesses could be forced to close their doors after failing to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account loans. (980 CJME file photo)
'It should move ahead:' SARM wants progress on Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project
Frustration is beginning to mount for members of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) over a long-awaited irrigation project at Lake Diefenbaker. Nearly four years after it was ...
Feb 15, 2024 A centre pivot irrigation system, a form of overhead sprinkler irrigation to water a farmer’s field, is shown near Magrath, Alta. (Todd Korol/The Canadian Press)
Most of Regina's outdoor boarded rinks set to reopen
Shinny season has been saved. The City of Regina announced Thursday that it's preparing to reopen most of its outdoor boarded skating rinks after determining the ice melt wasn't so bad that the rinks ...
Feb 15, 2024 Most of the outdoor rinks in the city are set to reopen. Many of them had been closed since early February due to bad ice conditions. (980 CJME file photo)
Province unveils plan to address enrolment growth as teachers prepare to strike
As Saskatchewan teachers prepare to hit the picket lines on Friday, the provincial government is rolling out a plan aiming to address enrolment growth in schools. Class size has been a primary stickin...
Feb 15, 2024
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free on Family Day weekend
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free over the Family Day weekend. From Saturday through Monday, anyone can fish in the province's public waters without needing to buy a licence. Angling limits and o...
Feb 15, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Who would want to head up Canada Post?
Sarah Mills says the federal government is on the search for a new CEO to head up the mail service to bring success to a...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, September 9
On Wednesday's show, Evan gets an update on the harvest in Saskatchewan. Plus, a discussion about whether Canada should ...