Ontario’s ministry of health says it is now testing 10 asymptomatic people with connections to a hantavirus-stricken cruise, a shift from government remarks made earlier this week.
The province says the three “high-risk” travellers — two who were on the cruise and one who was on the... Read more
Mounties are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 34-year-old inmate who allegedly escaped from a jail in Yorkton.
According to police, Duncan Highway was last seen outside the Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health says it is now testing 10 asymptomatic people with connections to a hantavirus-stricken cruise, a shift from government remarks made earlier this week.
The province says the three "high-risk" travellers — two who were on the cruise and one who was on the same... Read more
MONTREAL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his Artemis II crewmates have shared some of the life lessons they learned preparing for and carrying out their record-breaking lunar flyby last month.
The crew attended an event today hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, where... Read more
MONTREAL — Since gas prices started climbing in March, Sarah Bradley has found herself bargain hunting across multiple grocery stores in Montreal.
“Before, I’m a one-stop shop person,” she said. “Now I think twice. I’m like, OK, do I need that from IGA or can I find it somewhere else for cheaper?
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"Moving boldly" is the theme that Saskatoon's mayor brought to her State of the City event, as she fielded questions from businesses and media on a range of hot topics.... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will pay Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion through an updated contract to maintain and upgrade the Royal Canadian Air Force's Hercules transport aircraft.
The Hercules aircraft provide logistics support to military operations within Canada and overseas, including... Read more
Virtual private network service NordVPN says it could pull out of Canada over the federal government’s proposed lawful access bill.
NordVPN says it is reviewing the bill and would consider leaving Canada if the bill requires it to compromise its privacy protections.
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With an eye focused on developing quality people along with championship-caliber football players, Corey Mace has seen a few players grab his attention at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp.
Near the top of that list is defensive lineman J.J. Weaver.
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OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to major project development rules "are not acceptable" and risk trampling on the rights of First Nations.
The federal government is proposing giving authority to review interprovincial pipelines and transmission... Read more
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a black bear was tranquilized, "slept it off, and was released without charges" after it was seen wandering around the city at night.
They say in a post to social media that officers responded to reports about the bear wandering around Commercial Drive and... Read more
OTTAWA — Virtual private network service NordVPN says it could pull out of Canada over the federal government’s proposed lawful access bill.
NordVPN says it is reviewing the bill and would consider leaving Canada if the bill requires it to compromise its privacy protections.
Earlier this week, The... Read more
MONTREAL —
The new branch of Montreal's light-rail system is being touted as the second-longest aerial train network in Canada after Vancouver's SkyTrain.
Four new stations over 14 kilometres of elevated track to the western region of Montreal Island will be free to ride over the weekend before... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee on Friday announced that he is ending his bid for reelection, his career upended by the redistricting battles that are sweeping the country after last month's Supreme Court decision.
Earlier this month, Republicans in... Read more
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday refused to declare that Democratic lawmakers who briefly fled the state in 2025 to block a vote on new congressional maps pushed by... Read more
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday refused to declare that Democratic lawmakers who briefly fled the state in 2025 to block a vote on new congressional voting maps... Read more
RCMP officers in the Battlefords are asking for help from the public as they work to put together a timeline of a homicide case.
The Saskatchewan RCMP said 65-year-old Melissa Kohle-Derkachenko was last seen at a Walmart in North Battleford on April 5. Three days later, police responding to a call... Read more
Canada’s wine sector is worth more than $10 billion a year and the industry says a few tweaks — like scrapping domestic trade barriers — could add billions of dollars to the national economy.
A new report commissioned by the Wine Growers of Canada says the sector could be worth an extra $3.7... Read more
A 77-year-old man who was last seen leaving City Hospital in Saskatoon on Dec. 16, 2025 has been found dead.
According to the Saskatoon Police Service, Michael... Read more
HALIFAX — Canada’s wine sector is worth more than $10 billion a year and the industry says a few tweaks — like scrapping domestic trade barriers — could add billions of dollars to the national economy.
A new report commissioned by the Wine Growers of Canada says the sector could be worth an extra... Read more
TORONTO — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for advice on what his next steps should be, with his potential bid to become Ontario Liberal leader in doubt following a nomination loss.
Erskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest... Read more
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes lousy spring weather, the census and the May long weekend... Read more
Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis tried to calm fears around fossil fuel jobs during a stop in southern Saskatchewan Thursday, as tensions with Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck continued to hang over his first tour through the province... Read more
OTTAWA — Scores of former senior Canadian diplomats are calling for Prime Minister Mark Carney to issue "robust" sanctions on Israel over deteriorating conditions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
In a letter sent to media outlets, the former diplomats also call on the federal government... Read more
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct legal basis for pursuing civil damages.
The top court's ruling today comes in the case of a woman who suffered years of physical and emotional abuse by her husband during a 16-year marriage.
The court says... Read more
A storm that whipped its way into the province on Thursday has left some damage in its wake.
According to Environment Canada, the low-pressure system brought wind gusts over 100 km/h to a number of communities in southern Saskatchewan. The strongest winds were felt in Radville, southwest of Weyburn... Read more
8:30 – Avi Lewis, the newly elected federal NDP leader, is touring Saskatchewan this week with 11 stops over five days, including Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and several First Nations. One of those stops brings him live into the studio today on The... Read more
A Regina police officer is facing a charge under privacy legislation after allegedly using a police database to search for information on an ex, along with their family and friends... Read more
Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block says the city needs to be “bold” in its vision and actions for the future.
Speaking at the annual Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce State of the City luncheon Thursday, block told the crowd in her address that despite council rejecting Oakview Group 360... Read more
This long weekend, get out and enjoy the spring weather and a variety of local events around town.... Read more
Since March 2, Saskatchewan's elected officials have been in session at the Legislature, drafting up bills, debating hot-button issues and, at times, heckling their opponents.... Read more
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Carney, Smith set to make energy announcement; carbon price deal expected
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are to meet today in Calgary, where they're expected to announce... Read more
TORONTO — Ontario's top court is expected to release its decision today in the case of former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who is contesting his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence.
Nygard, 84, was convicted of four counts of sexual assault in 2023 and sentenced to 11 years in prison,... Read more
Almost everyone appears to agree that the Montreal Canadiens fans are the loudest and rowdiest of any team in the National Hockey League. And the “Habs fever” is only intensifying as the team pursues a second round battle in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Canadiens players are feeling the love.... Read more
OTTAWA — It’s the final day of hearings into the tragic death of a Canadian defence analyst in 2024, launched over allegations military police mishandled a welfare check on the day he took his own life at his Ottawa home.
The rare public interest hearings, which have been taking place since April... Read more
ST. JOHN'S — Hydro-Québec fought to hide decades-old correspondence about a proposed aluminum smelter, saying its details could derail ongoing energy negotiations with Newfoundland and Labrador.
The provincially owned utility made these arguments with Quebec’s access to information commission in... Read more
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are to meet today in Calgary, where they're expected to announce an agreement on the future of industrial carbon emission pricing in the province.
A source with knowledge of the discussions has said the leaders are expected to... Read more
A book about Canada's immigration system has won the Donner Prize for public policy writing.
"Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong" was awarded the $60,000 literary prize at a gala dinner in Toronto late Thursday.
Author Tony Keller, a columnist with the Globe and Mail... Read more