MONTREAL — A 38-year-old man is facing six charges in the attempted arson of a Montreal-area synagogue last week.
The charges include arson, possessing incendiary materials, using an explosive substance and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
A Quebec court judge postponed a hearing for... Read more
MONCTON — Food banks in New Brunswick are receiving a provincial cash boost for the next three years.
The government has announced $9 million to non-profit Feed NB to supply food banks across the province.
Feed NB collects and stores food for distribution to 68 food banks and community kitchens.... Read more
TORONTO — Toronto police say they will work with officers from other countries during the FIFA World Cup to manage international fan groups.
Deputy police Chief Robert Johnson mentioned the collaboration last Friday while providing an update on preparations for the international soccer tournament,... Read more
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will be installed as Canada's 31st Governor General today, replacing Mary Simon.
The pomp and ceremony will include a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and two musical performances by Canadian artists.
Here's the latest on a historic day in Ottawa.... Read more
HALIFAX — Unionized long-term care workers in Nova Scotia are expected to begin voting today on a tentative contract that could bring an end to a labour dispute now in its eighth week.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the tentative deal for 3,600 workers at 36 facilities was reached... Read more
KERVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.
The screwworm is... Read more
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour has arrived for the ceremony to install her as Canada's 31st governor general.
Arbour, 79, is replacing Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021.
Arbour was welcomed at the Senate of Canada building by Simon, Prime... Read more
It was a wild night of weather on Sunday as storms blanketed southeast Saskatchewan, bringing funnel clouds, strong winds, large hail and plenty of rain to the region.
Environment... Read more
8:30 – Violence in communities such as Pelican Narrows has renewed concerns about public safety in parts of northern Saskatchewan and raised questions about what additional tools governments have to respond when crime escalates. Robert Cameron is the Chief Marshal of the... Read more
Sarah Mills says convicted child killer Tammy Goforth should not be granted day parole this early into her sentence, whether the justice... Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to call for a shift in federal policies as an antidote for separatist sentiment in Alberta.
Poilievre is set to speak in Calgary later today, and an excerpt of his speech was shared with The Canadian Press.
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Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour’s installation ceremony to become Canada’s 31st governor general is set to include a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and two musical performances by Canadian artists.... Read more
A piece of Regina’s transit history has been brought back to life as Regina 42, a streetcar that once operated in the Queen City, rattles down the railway... Read more
Storm chasers from across North America are descending on southeastern Saskatchewan this weekend as forecasters warned the region could see tornadoes, large hail and damaging... Read more
A 24-year old man from Shoal Lake Cree Nation has been charged following a rollover which killed a 29-year-old male passenger from Shoal Lake Cree Nation.
Carrot River RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Shoal Lake Cree Nation on June 5 around. 7 a.m.
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TORONTO — Police were out in force to prevent clashes at Sunday's annual Walk With Israel in Toronto.
Organizers said this year’s turnout was the largest in the event’s history, estimating more than 60,000 people attended the march, now in its 57th year.
Sara Lefton, chief development officer at... Read more
VANCOUVER — Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month.
In fact, both Canadian host cities fared well on the list, with Toronto ranking No. 3,... Read more
This week, Saskatchewan is celebrating breaking ground on the Wheeler River mine — the country’s first new large-scale uranium mine approved for construction in more than two decades.
Denison Mines... Read more
After years of drought, low river levels and sand buildup along the South Saskatchewan River, a surge of mountain runoff could bring some long-awaited relief to Saskatchewan.
John Pomeroy, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan and director of the Global Water Futures Observatories Project,... Read more
A brightly coloured SUV covered in thousands of handwritten messages turned heads in Regina on Saturday as a Toronto couple continues a cross-country journey aimed at spreading a little more love and connection.
Andrei Bondarenko and his girlfriend, Maria, launched what they call... Read more
ST. JOHN'S — A Canadian scientist has found that amputated bits of flesh cut from scarlet sea cucumbers can carry on for years in a strange new form, somewhere between life and death.
Sara Jobson is a doctoral student in the ocean sciences department at Memorial University in Newfoundland and... Read more
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the June 7 show:
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OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday.
In an excerpt of that speech shared with The Canadian Press, Poilievre says separatist voices do not have an issue... Read more
Saskatoon’s newest elementary school and child care centre will be built in the Kensington neighbourhood, on the city’s west side.
When completed, the school will have space for up to 400 students, along with 51 available child care spots.
On Thursday, Everett Hindley, education... Read more
The University of Saskatchewan is set to become home to a first-of-its-kind storytelling research facility after receiving more than $3 million in federal funding.
The proposed “Story Collider” will combine cutting-edge digital production technology with interdisciplinary research on... Read more
People living in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood got some help Saturday getting rid of the things that can be hardest to move.
The North Central Community Association and... Read more
MREIJEH, Lebanon (AP) — Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon ‘s capital.
Lebanon’s state-run national news agency said two people were killed... Read more
Coming off a bye, the Saskatoon Valkyries were happy to enjoy a few days off last week and rest their bodies ahead of the stretch drive towards Western Women’s Canadian Football League (WWCFL) playoffs.
Head coach Pat Barry isn’t ready to take the foot off the pedal this weekend however, as the... Read more
The Government of Saskatchewan is sending survey postcards to households to gauge public interest and opinion on a potential ban on social media for kids 16 and under.
The government said... Read more
In the heart of the North Saskatchewan River Valley, near Blaine Lake, stands the largest tree ever recorded in the province.
The plains cottonwood and poplar cross, locally known as the Popoff Tree, is believed to be more than 175 years old. It stands 68 feet tall with a girth measuring 16 feet,... Read more
Rising inventory and new listings are barely keeping up with the sustained demand on Saskatchewan’s housing market.
Residential home sales in May dropped 10 per cent year-over-... Read more
As members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders received their Grey Cup rings last week, some were still employed by the team while others are now wearing other colours.... Read more
Standing 90 feet away from victory at Cairns Field with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Brock Laird had his eyes fixed on home plate.
In a split second, the infielder turned on the jets and made the dash for the game-winning run for the Saskatoon Berries on Saturday night.
“Honestly, I... Read more
A tornado watch has been issued for much of southeastern Saskatchewan this afternoon, with Environment Canada warning some storms could produce tornadoes,... Read more
On the University of Saskatchewan campus, Anton Amundrud and Jake Farrell are the most immediately recognizable names at quarterback for the school’s football team.
But there’s another pivot roaming the halls, one who is starting to build her own trophy case.
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A new Regina thrift store hopes donated clothing, furniture and household goods could become more than just a good deal.
Back to Life Second Hand Clothing and Home opened about a month ago as an initiative of Break Free Outreach Ministry, with a goal of supporting programs in North Central and... Read more
Stock up on sunscreen and try to stay hydrated this summer, Environment Canada says it’s going to be a warm one.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its national forecast on what to expect for this year’s summer.
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The Saskatchewan River will be on the rise after the opening of the Gardiner Dam spillway on Sunday, and people in Saskatoon are being urged to use lots of caution around the fast-moving waterway.
The... Read more
Elected leaders at Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation say the death of a young woman at a hospital in Saskatoon was preventable, and they are calling a full, independent and transparent investigation.
In the meantime, a “Justice for Jaali Walk for Awareness of Preeclampsia” event will take place in... Read more
Regina Police Service says several people who hired a renovation company are out more than $50,000 for work that was never completed.
Police said between April and September 2025, there were agreements made with a company called Sask Abatements for renovations, abatement, landscaping, and general... Read more