Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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Greens slam other parties for refusing to show 'leader's courtesy' to Annamie Paul
OTTAWA - Former Green leader Elizabeth May slammed the New Democrats Monday for refusing to withdraw their candidate in a coming byelection, arguing doing so would allow the first Black woman elected ...
Oct 05, 2020
Albania’s writer Ismail Kadare awarded Neustadt Prize
TIRANA, Albania - The U.S Embassy in Tirana on Monday said that Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare has been awarded the Neustadt International Prize for Literature. The announcement posted on the embassy...
Oct 05, 2020
After dairy and metals, U.S. trade hawks setting sights on foreign berries, produce
WASHINGTON, Wash. - After waging war on Canadian dairy, steel and aluminum, Donald Trump's White House appears to be setting its sights on new foreign trade invaders: blueberries and raspberries. ...
Oct 05, 2020
A year ago, the PBO costed election promises. It prepared the watchdog for COVID-19
OTTAWA - Since the start of the pandemic, parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux's office has been pumping out reports about government finances and emergency aid measures at a pace that is as unpre...
Oct 05, 2020
Canadian orphan in Syrian brought out, but Trudeau says no plan to free others
OTTAWA - A five-year-old Canadian girl stuck inside Syria after her family was killed in an airstrike is on her way to Canada. Her family in Toronto says they were told Sunday that the child, kn...
Oct 05, 2020
Buffalo Party pushing for referendum, Saskatchewan independence
The Buffalo Party is hoping to have a big impact on the provincial election and the future of Canada. It's the first time the party has run. Its members describe themselves as a western independence p...
Oct 05, 2020 (Wade Sira/Facebook)
New Brunswick First Nations file lawsuit to seek declaration of Aboriginal title
FREDERICTON - Six First Nations in New Brunswick have filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration of title for their traditional lands, which include much of the western half of the province. Leaders from t...
Oct 05, 2020
Advocates marking MMIW remembrance day note death of Indigenous woman in hospital
Those wondering whether Indigenous women's rights are still being violated need only look to the death of Joyce Echaquan for their answer, advocates said Sunday as they participated in an annual vigil...
Oct 04, 2020
New support programs begin for Canadians with COVID-19 or caring for people with it
OTTAWA - Canadians forced to miss work because of COVID-19 can start applying for financial support from the federal government this week.The new benefits come amid concerns about new lockdowns and jo...
Oct 04, 2020
Toomey won't run for Senate again, or governor, source says
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, a fiercely anti-tax and anti-regulation lawmaker who never entirely warmed to President Donald Trump, will not seek re-election in 20...
Oct 04, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heart...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...