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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Emily Clark scores, Canada beats U.S. 3-0 in Game 6 of Rivalry Series
Emily Clark was able to score in her home province as she helped Canada's women's hockey team earn a 3-0 win over the United States in Game 6 of the Rivalry Series. "I don't go out trying to score goa...
Feb 09, 2024 Emily Clark scored a goal as Canada defeated the Americans 3-0 at the Brandt Centre on Friday. (Photo: Dave Holland/Hockey Canada)
Non-emergent stretcher service aims to alleviate EMS call volumes in Sask.
The demand for ambulances and high call volumes for EMS services in Saskatchewan has left some patients waiting hours for transportation. The owner of a private non-emergency stretcher service is hopi...
Feb 09, 2024
Roughriders make signing of Adam Auclair official
The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially signed linebacker Adam Auclair. The sides had reportedly agreed to terms on Wednesday. The Ottawa Redblacks released Auclair on Thursday, allowing th...
Feb 09, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the signing of linebacker Adam Auclair. (CFL/Matt Smith)
Canada Post aims to increase price of stamps; changes would take effect in May
TORONTO - It may soon cost more to send letters in the mail. Canada Post is aiming to raise the cost of stamps by seven cents, to 99 cents, for stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, which it sa...
Feb 09, 2024
CUPE health-care workers say salaries aren't keeping up with inflation
Public health workers are struggling to get by, according to a report by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. That's why the union is calling for higher wages and better working conditions. On Wedn...
Feb 09, 2024 CUPE said that from March 2013 to March 2023, the Consumer Price Index in Saskatchewan rose by 27 per cent -- nearly double the 14 per cent compound increase that workers received over the same time span. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Feds, City of Regina reach agreement to build 1,000 homes over three years
The federal and municipal governments have constructed a deal that they hope will result in the building of 1,000 homes over the next three years. In a media release, the governments announced they ha...
Feb 09, 2024 The City of Regina is looking to fast track the construction of 1,000 new homes over the next three years. The city and the Government of Canada made the announcement Friday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
From Raiders to Riders: DB Nick Nelson signs with Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signing of a former NFLer on Friday. The CFL team said it had inked defensive back Nick Nelson to a contract. A 27-year-old product of Florence, S.C., Nelson...
Feb 09, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed offensive lineman Jacob Brammer and receiver O'Joshua Bunton. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina physiotherapist charged with sexual assault
A Regina physiotherapist has been charged with sexual assault, and police say it's possible other people may also have been assaulted. On Friday, police said they got a call Jan. 31 reporting that a w...
Feb 09, 2024 The accused is to make his first appearance in Regina Provincial Court on March 13. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan changing how it procures hotels for those on social assistance
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says it's changing how it procures hotels for those on social assistance after a motel owned by a legislature member raised rates when the province paid. The Saska...
Feb 09, 2024
Supreme Court upholds Ottawa's Indigenous child welfare act, denies Quebec's appeal
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal Indigenous child welfare act is constitutional, affirming that First Nations, Mtis and Inuit have sole authority over the protection of ...
Feb 09, 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 ...