Environment Canada says “devastating thunderstorms” – including at least one tornado – tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night.
The weather service said it will still be some time before the full extent of the damage is known, but the storm brought hail the size of golf balls to the... Read more
The federal government will introduce legislation today addressing social media and AI chatbot safety.
Ottawa is set to introduce legislation to enact what the government is calling the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act.
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Saskatchewan should be paying attention to the drain that constant turnover is having on the nursing sector and health-care system, says a Regina consultant.... Read more
It's a new season and a new roster for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The green and white have locked in a veteran group and strong additions on both sides of the ball.
With less than a month before the Alberta government hopes to present a pipeline proposal to Ottawa, the B.C. government says it's being left out of the discussions.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor, while U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won his own primary outright Tuesday in his pursuit of a fifth term in November.... Read more
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Platner, an oyster farmer and former chair of the planning board... Read more
The Green Zone Replay – Tuesday, June 9
2:35 – Ben Steiner, Sports Illustrated
The World Cup begins on Thursday and the world will be watching. Sports Illustrated‘s Ben Steiner provides the biggest storylines that you need to know before kickoff... Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The race for California governor this fall will be a battle between a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies and a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course in... Read more
A new bylaw that aims to address safety on Saskatoon transit is one step closer to reality,... Read more
Regina police have asked Regina Fire and Protective Services to help them search Lakewood Lake in the city’s northwest end as they continue to hunt for a woman last seen in Wolseley on June 5.
Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a news release on Tuesday afternoon that people should steer clear of... Read more
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.
Eby says on social media platform X that Omar Artan "would be welcomed and celebrated in British Columbia for... Read more
Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang has advanced to November’s general election for a California congressional seat, setting up a Democrat-on-Democrat clash against longtime incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui.
The 81-year-old congresswoman has held the Sacramento-based seat since the death... Read more
OTTAWA — The co-founder of Ottawa's independent net-zero advisory body says she has been "disappointed" by Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to climate action to date.
Catherine Abreu was speaking at a parliamentary committee on the environment Tuesday, along with fellow co-founder Simon... Read more
KAMLOOPS — A man accused of murdering his ex-wife in 2024 denies he killed her but says they were in his car together when he saw her pull his knife away from her own abdomen.
Vitali Stefanski told the jury in his B.C. Supreme Court trial that Tatjana Stefanski was in his car when he noticed she... Read more
The LifeSaving Society is reminding people of the importance of wearing life jackets... Read more
Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now allowed to take the knowledge test for their learner's licence online and at home.
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the change came into effect on Tuesday.
"This change is about making that first step more accessible, while making sure every new... Read more
The Saskatchewan Prosperity Project is advocating for a free, independent Saskatchewan, its president said, citing historic grievances with the province's relationship with Ottawa.
OTTAWA — The rights of LGBTQ+ people around the world are backsliding and the community is underrepresented in Canada's democracy, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday at a ceremony to raise the Pride Flag on Parliament Hill.
"While Pride season comes and goes, our commitment to ensuring safety... Read more
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now.
“We’re a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are... Read more
EDMONTON — Alberta’s contentious debate over redrawing its election boundaries took another fractious turn Tuesday.
Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservatives picked lobbyist and former Conservative MP Monte Solberg to help redraw the voting lines ahead of the 2027 general election.
Solberg was... Read more
Another storm set to barrel through Carlyle has the town’s mayor concerned.
The town is preparing to be hit with a third spring thunderstorm late Tuesday afternoon in under a week.
Southeast Saskatchewan has been pelted with multiple storms over the weekend, but Environment Canada said the one... Read more
The City of Regina began spraying for cankerworms this week and is warning residents to watch for crews on their streets.... Read more
An inmate at the Regina Correctional Centre died on Monday, the third inmate from that jail to die in the past eight months.
A 37-year-old man who was serving time at the facility was declared dead on June 8 at the General Hospital in Regina.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are officially back to begin a season in which they hope to go back-to-back.... Read more
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is accusing Premier Scott Moe's government of tinkering with police forces without showing any results.
As residents across southeast Saskatchewan begin the long process of cleaning up after recent storms, a disaster restoration company say they’re struggling to keep pace with the overwhelming demand for help.
Mike Payne, sales and marketing manager for Restorex Disaster Restoration, said... Read more
The “wavy” design on display in a viral photo of a newly paved road in White City may be more common than people think.
At the town’s request, an engineer from Stantec provided an explanation for the design and the work done so far on the Betteridge Road project, which is part of White City’s town... Read more
The countdown to a summertime tradition in Regina has begun.... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — An NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned “incredibly reckless,” New York City police claimed, as some dejected Knicks fans scaled light poles, pelted officers with objects and ripped signs out of the street following the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
The... Read more
A Saskatchewan delegation will be travelling “across the pond” next week in an effort to expand trade and export partnerships for the province.
On Tuesday, Premier Scott Moe joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss... Read more
It appears Saskatchewan’s trade relationship with China is getting stronger.
Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan’s trade and export minister, spent the last week in China leading a trade mission. He joined The Evan Bray Show on Tuesday to... Read more
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams is back on a professional tennis court.
The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation as she walked onto the grass court at Queen’s Club on Tuesday for her first-round doubles match together with 19-year-old Canadian... Read more
Police in Regina say a 37-year-old shoplifter was arrested on Sunday evening after allegedly threatening store employees with a knife.
According to police, officers were called to a business in the 1300 block of Broadway Avenue around 6 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) — NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon.
The announcement came two months after Artemis II’s record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record... Read more
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court found he had engaged in “serious misconduct” and “serious breach of duty,” according to documents seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The... Read more
Chief Justice Richard Wagner says artificial intelligence is proving to be both promising and problematic for Canadian courtrooms.
At his annual news conference today, Wagner said distinguishing fact from fiction has become more difficult — and more important — in a time when information can be... Read more
Summer fun can start early with a dip in the swimming pool at George Ward Pool in Saskatoon, though another location’s seasonal opening has been pushed back.
The opening dates for Saskatoon’s outdoor pools have been shuffled a bit after mechanical issues forced the city to delay the opening... Read more
The Queen City Ex has unveiled its grandstand lineup for 2026.
American country artists Billy Dean and Collin Raye will be playing at the Original 16 Grandstand Stage in Confederation Park on July 29, followed by performances from Canadian rockers Helix and American metal group Quiet Riot on July... Read more
The federal government will introduce its online harms bill, the Digital Safety Act, as soon as Wednesday.
Culture Minister Marc Miller, who is taking the lead on the legislation, says the bill is needed because “kids are dying.”
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