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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Sask.-born businessman puts up $25K to help Pense after Hockeyville loss
A businessman who grew up in Saskatchewan is encouraging others to match his $25,000 donation to help Pense upgrade its rink. The town just west of Regina was one of four finalists in this year's Kraf...
Aug 17, 2020 Brett Wilson. (W. Brett Wilson/Facebook)
Grandfather of Canadian girl killed in Beirut blast says being with her was ‘pure luxury’
When three-year-old Alexandra Naggear's mother saw an explosion through her window in Lebanon, she scooped up her little girl and tried to run into the next room. But it was too late. Alexandra, a Can...
Aug 17, 2020 Alexandra Naggear, 3, is shown in this undated family handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Michel Awad
Crops looking 'above average,' but bumper year not expected
Saskatchewan farmers are getting ready for this year's harvest and are expecting a good yield. Todd Lewis, the president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and a farmer in Gray,...
Aug 17, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Robert Trump, the president’s younger brother, dead at 71
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, a businessman known for an even keel that seemed almost incompatible with the family name, died Saturday night after being hospitaliz...
Aug 16, 2020
The U of R and Sask. Polytech announce mandatory mask use
Just like the University of Saskatchewan-the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic will require non-medical face masks on its campuses. The rule goes into effect on Aug. 24 for Sask. Polyt...
Aug 15, 2020
Ventilator supply starts to increase as Tam warns of possible surge of COVID-19
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press OTTAWA - Only a small fraction of the 40,000 new ventilators Canada ordered for hospitals last spring have already been delivered but several companies involved say t...
Aug 15, 2020
Canadian canola still finding its way to China, keeping farmers busy with steady demand
A dispute between Beijing and Ottawa led to a ban on Canadian canola to China. But that hasn't dampened the demand for the oilseed. Todd Lewis, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of S...
Aug 14, 2020 Canola from Todd Lewis' crops on Aug. 14, 2020. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Expected fall peak of COVID-19 in Canada could overwhelm health systems: Tam
OTTAWA - Federal health officials are preparing for surges in new cases of COVID-19, including an expected peak of the outbreak this fall that could temporarily exceed the ability of the health-care s...
Aug 14, 2020
Njoo positive about talks with CFL but cannot provide timeline for decision
TORONTO - Canada's deputy chief public health officer remains encouraged about the CFL's health-and-safety protocols but can't say when approval for a shortened season might come. "We've had very good...
Aug 14, 2020 CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Vigils to take place Friday for Alberta doctor killed in walk-in clinic
RED DEER, Alta. - Two vigils are planned Friday night for a family doctor who was killed at a walk-in clinic in central Alberta earlier this week. Dr. Walter Reynolds, a 45-year-old father of two girl...
Aug 14, 2020 An impromptu memorial set up for Dr. Walter Reynolds in Red Deer, Alta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...