Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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After years fighting them, Milley talks peace with Taliban
KABUL - In his three combat tours in Afghanistan, Gen. Mark Milley saw the Taliban as a formidable foe, one unlikely to "fade away in the dust," as he put it in 2013. This week, Milley, now chairman o...
Dec 17, 2020
Liberals striving for 'balance' on federal transparency, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says while he is committed to transparency in the federal government, being too forthcoming can hinder the government's ability to wrestle with tough decisions. ...
Dec 17, 2020
As vulnerable youth face CERB clawbacks, Trudeau says Liberals looking over options
OTTAWA - Marie Christian recalls the confusion that reigned as the young people she works with tried to navigate government aid at the onset of the pandemic. The program director for Voices: Manitoba'...
Dec 17, 2020
B.C. forecasts $13.6 billion deficit; economy expected to grow 3 per cent next year
VICTORIA - British Columbia is showing signs of rebuilding its economy despite the ongoing and still uncertain impact of COVID-19, Finance Minister Selina Robinson says. Employment is steady after sha...
Dec 17, 2020
Advocates share fear of worsening overdose crisis in 2021, want national safe supply
VANCOUVER - With overdose deaths rising across Canada, advocates for drug users are calling for the implementation of a national safe supply program as part of an effort to save lives. Failing to do s...
Dec 17, 2020
No funds for provinces that don't agree to improve long-term care standards, PM hints
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hinting that provinces that don't want to work with Ottawa to improve standards in long-term care homes won't get federal funding. In a year-end interview Wed...
Dec 16, 2020
Fighting systemic racism, extremism will be priority for next military chief: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says one of the top priorities for the next commander of the Canadian Armed Forces will be tackling systemic racism and rooting extremism from the ranks. The com...
Dec 16, 2020
The net-zero zone: A Canada without emissions requires massive effort
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson appears ready to deal with opposition parties to secure the votes he needs to get his net-zero legislation through Parliament next year. The proposed l...
Dec 16, 2020
Food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic linked to poor mental health: StatCan
OTTAWA - Canadians who worried about having enough food during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic this spring were more likely to perceive their mental health as poor and report anxiety symptoms ...
Dec 16, 2020
Champagne keen to partner with new Biden administration on climate, COVID-19
OTTAWA - The incoming Biden administration in the United States will help stabilize the world order and give North America a good shot at beating COVID-19 and fighting climate change, says Foreign Aff...
Dec 16, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Let's hope lessons are learned this construction season
Major projects in Saskatoon and Regina must get done, but Sarah Mills says changes are needed to lessen the impact on tr...
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8:30 - Saskatchewan Ministers have been given a warning from the House Speaker about increased heckling, interruptions a...