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Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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'It's a crisis': Regina homeless count sees 824, double 2021 number
As the temperature in Regina approached -40 C with the windchill and the province prepared for a snowstorm, inside downtown, Namerind Housing Corporation announced it counted a minimum of 824 people e...
Dec 18, 2024 After announcing the 824 number from the point-in-time count done in October, Robert Byers, president and CEO of Namerind Housing Corp. calls the problem of homelessness in Regina a crisis. Dec. 18, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Santa won't respond to letters, but he will get them: Canada Post
Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year. The Santa Letters program is back on...
Dec 18, 2024 The Santa letters program is back on after a month-long strike of more than 55,000 postal workers, and Canada Post says the mailed wish lists will be handled with "special care." (The Canadian Press)
Christmas cheer spread by Sask. dancers singing Ukrainian carols
December and January in Ukraine are traditionally marked with colourful costumes, large family gatherings filled with delicious dishes, and door-to-door carolling. Ulyana Tetera remembers her early Ch...
Dec 18, 2024 "Carols play a important role in the Ukrainian culture as they bring communities together, and convey the messages of joy, hope and goodwill during the holiday season," said Yevshan dancer Uylana Tetera (Facebook/Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble)
Snowfall warning in effect for Regina, most of Southern Sask.
Saskatchewan is expected to have moderate to heavy snow on Wednesday. Regina and most southern areas are looking at 10 to 20 centimetres with it tapering off by morning. Chris Stammer, a meteorologist...
Dec 18, 2024 Road conditions near Swift Current were poor, causing a plethora of problems for drivers. Traffic was not recommended on the Highway Hotline. (Jenny Hagan LostInSask/X)
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool
More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours. The advocate for LGBTQ+ members of the Canadian Ar...
Dec 18, 2024 Gov. Gen. Mary Simon thanked the appointees for their "perseverance, fearless leadership and visionary spirit." (The Canadian Press)
Freeland fallout points to critical moment in Canada's history: Scheer
Athough there seems to be heavy division within the Liberal Party after the shock resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday, Conservative MP Andrew Scheer said on Tuesday he thinks i...
Dec 17, 2024 Andrew Scheer, MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle, is pictured in this 2020 file photo. (Canadian Press files)
Cockrill found to have violated, and not violated, conflict of interest rules
It was a mixed bag this week for Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill as two reports came out on him from the Conflict of Interest Commissioner. The reports stem from two complaints made by the NDP's Meara...
Dec 17, 2024 The Conflict of Interest Commissioner found Minister Jeremy Cockrill broke the rules when the window and door company he worked for got contracts from the local housing authority in the Battlefords. (CJME file photo)
Man succumbs to injuries from Friday night motel fire
The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) has provided an update regarding the fire that occurred Friday night at Capones Hideaway Motel that resulted in an individual being transported in critical conditio...
Dec 17, 2024 A fire rages at Capone’s Hideaway Motel in Moose Jaw on Dec. 13, 2024. (Nicole St-Pierre/Facebook)
Riders scored a D-plus in Nutrition and Diet in CFLPA report card
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are graded out fairly highly by Canadian Football League players but diet and nutrition are something the club lags in. The Canadian Football League Players' Association r...
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Feds look to boost money-laundering penalties by 40 times
OTTAWA - The federal government says it plans to boost penalties for money laundering by 40 times as part of several measures it wants to roll out to crack down on the issue. The proposal would see th...
Dec 17, 2024 Money laundering has seen increased attention in recent years, including from the revelation that criminals in the U.S. used TD Bank to launder more than $969 million in illicit drug profits. (The Canadian Press)
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Sarah Mills: A lifetime smoking ban in the UK may be a step too far
Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 23
8:30 - Construction for the AI data centre in the RM of Sherwood is set to begin this spring, but many residents in the ...