Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
Tag Archives: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan NDP calling for return of daily COVID data
It has been several weeks since the Saskatchewan government decided to do away with daily reporting of things like new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, and instead switched to a weekly epi...
Mar 08, 2022 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan ready for thousands of Ukrainian refugees
It was the first day of the new spring sitting on Monday, but the war in Ukraine was the centre of attention for much of the day in the Saskatchewan legislature. The MLAs on both sides of the aisle sp...
Mar 08, 2022 Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan gov't seeking feedback on virtual care
The Saskatchewan government wants to connect with doctors and patients who connected virtually over the past two years. The government announced Tuesday it's looking for feedback on virtual care, whic...
Mar 08, 2022 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Sask. highway closures, travel warnings due to vicious winds, blowing snow
The strong winds that blew through Saskatchewan on Monday made for a treacherous evening and morning on the roads around the province. Numerous highways were closed around Moose Jaw and Regina overnig...
Mar 08, 2022
Gas tax cut not being 'actively considered' for Saskatchewan
While Alberta looks to knock off a few bucks at the gas pump for its residents, it doesn't look like Saskatchewan will be following suit. On Monday, the Alberta government announced it would pause col...
Mar 07, 2022 Premier Scott Moe. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan gov't introduces motion supporting Ukraine
The Saskatchewan government reiterated its support for Ukraine on Monday. The government introduced a motion on the first day of the legislature's spring sitting indicating its backing of Ukraine and ...
Mar 07, 2022 The flag of Ukraine is flying at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME file photo)
Gas prices taking huge toll on drivers in Saskatchewan
Just days after the price of gas rose significantly in Saskatchewan, it may be going up again - and by a lot. Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, told Gormley on Monday it'...
Mar 07, 2022
Blowing snow advisories issued for areas of Saskatchewan
Big winds expected to buffet Saskatchewan resulted in a blowing snow advisory for areas of the province Monday. Environment Canada issued the advisory just after 11 a.m., for areas including Saskatoon...
Mar 07, 2022
Tech talk: Sask. opens new pathway for immigrant program
Saskatchewan is looking for more tech talent. The provincial government announced Monday the creation of a new Tech Talent Pathway for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), which the gove...
Mar 07, 2022 Angus Reid has conducted a poll about students changing their names or pronouns at school. (980 CJME file photo)
A pair of Saskies reach the podium at the Paralympics in Beijing
Competing in her first Paralympics, Saskatchewan's Lisa DeJong made history in Beijing on Monday. DeJong, who hails from Biggar, claimed the country's first-ever para snowboard medal by winning the si...
Mar 07, 2022
OPINION
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
Evan talks on Thursday's show about the RM of Sherwood's AI data centre now approved to be built, Saskatoon mayor Cynthi...