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LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a “significant” prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
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The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging doctors to talk to teen patients about healthy relationships and dating violence.
In new guidance issued Thursday, the society said one-third of teens in Canada experience physical, psychological, sexual or technology-related abuse — including stalking — in... Read more
A deal to keep Chinese tariffs off Canadian canola meal and pea imports is a relief for farmers in Saskatchewan.
In March, the federal government crafted a plan with Beijing for levy-free trade on canola meal, peas, lobster and fish. The agreement was set to expire in January, but... Read more
Polish Canadian Cultural Club hosts ceremony Nov. 8.
A man who attacked and stabbed a father and son outside the Canwood hotel bar has received a five-year prison sentence.
With remand credit, 34-year-old Roger Herman has about three years and eight months left to serve.
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8:30 – The dust has settled after the U.S. Midterms, and the Democrats have shaken up Congress, taking control of both the House and the Senate. But what message did voters send, and what happens next? Texas trial lawyer and radio host Charles Adams joins us to... Read more
The Moose Jaw Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance following 12 reported incidents of rocks being thrown at vehicles from railway bridges in the city.
Police said the incidents have occurred on the 300 block of Fairford Street East and Manitoba Street East, with six of the 12... Read more
The blue wave of Democratic wins in the U.S. midterms provides no guarantee for any of the major players. Sarah Mills says we can only... Read more
Is it the beginning of the end of MAGA? The end of the beginning? Or, Murray Wood asks, are just Americans fed up with high prices, especially at the gas pumps?
Murray Wood... Read more
Playfair Daycare has opened its new 90-space location in Moosomin, bringing the community’s total daycare capacity to 162 spots.
Playmaking forward Carson Park admits it was difficult at first being sent down from the Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings to the Junior A ranks this fall.
After a breakneck start to his junior career with the Nipawin Hawks, however, Park is seizing every opportunity he can in the... Read more
If you’ve lived in Saskatchewan for any length of time, you know better than to put too much faith in the weather forecast.
One day you’re enjoying the sunshine; the next, you’re searching for your warmest mitts, scraping frost off the windshield and wondering why you didn’... Read more
Members of Saskatchewan’s government will be watching what comes out of Ottawa Thursday afternoon, as the federal government unveils its Budget 2026.
Sask. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said there... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are teeing up Thursday’s budget as the government’s next step toward fixing long-standing problems facing Canada’s economy.
Budget 2026 will be the second tabled under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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SJHL media and personnel from around the province collaborate to rank the 12 SJHL teams on a weekly basis.
There wasn’t an ounce of satisfaction or complacency shown by Miller as the Riders packed up their gear earlier than desired.
The Cenovus facility just east of Lloydminster will close Dec. 15, leaving farmers without a delivery point for ethanol grains.
Every collision from impaired driving is preventable: SGI.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …
Here's what you need to know as the Liberals prepare to table Budget 2026
The federal Liberals will lay out next steps in their plan to fortify Canada's economy when the 2026 budget is tabled today.... Read more
TORONTO — Many Canadians welcome the Democratic sweep of U.S. Congress, but have mixed views on whether voters' strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's administration will change their attitude toward America amid the ongoing trade war.
Trump's punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, repeated... Read more
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to venture outside the International Space Station today for his second spacewalk in two weeks.
On Oct. 29, Kutryk became the fifth Canadian to perform the feat when he and NASA astronaut Anil Menon successfully installed seven of eight new solar arrays... Read more
OTTAWA — Control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress will shift to the Democrats next year, after Tuesday's midterm elections saw a blue wave wash over even some of the most reliably Republican states.
Here are some ways the change in the distribution of power in Washington could affect Canada.... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are teeing up Thursday's budget as the government's next step toward fixing long-standing problems facing Canada's economy.
Budget 2026 will be the second tabled under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Budgets detail a government's expectations for economic growth and the... Read more
OTTAWA — Ghana's head of state praised Canada this week for advocating against what he called a "rigged global system" that keeps African countries trapped by debt and mired in climate chaos.
His comments come as Canadian officials confirm Ottawa will appoint a new Africa envoy, months after... Read more
TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging doctors to talk to teen patients about healthy relationships and dating violence.
In new guidance issued Thursday, the society said one-third of teens in Canada experience physical, psychological, sexual or technology-related abuse — including... Read more
OTTAWA — NASA's first chief economist has been named president of the Canadian Space Agency.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly on Wednesday announced that Alexander MacDonald had been appointed to the role.
A government news release says MacDonald helped establish NASA's Moon to Mars strategy and its... Read more
As both parties fight for even the smallest of political gains, the truth is getting lost in the fray. Listen to what the experts have to say.
Changes to Saskatchewan’s potash tax-sharing formula have increased payments to Rocanville and seven other municipalities, while 18 communities saw decreases.
Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican David Flippo. The victory comes in a conservative stronghold that was represented by Republican Rep. Mark Amodei for more than a decade... Read more
The Moosomin Chamber of Commerce will discuss upcoming holiday events and recognize local businesses at its Nov. 12 evening meeting.
TORONTO — Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls are pitching themselves as the antidote to Premier Doug Ford in the final debate before voting begins with little disagreement between them, though several took different tacks on taxes.
Navdeep Bains, Stephanie Bowman, Lee Fairclough and Dylan Marando... Read more
In his latest opinion piece, Norm Park explores the art of embellishment, from harmless football tales to political claims and AI concerns.
Democrat Marni von Wilpert won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 48th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jim Desmond. Von Wilpert is a member of the San Diego City Council and a former prosecutor. She also spent time in President Barack... Read more
Saskatoon entrepreneur Jay Shah is using AI-powered simulations to help students and employees practise workplace skills before using them.
Deadline extended for Indigenous organizations to apply to the First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Projects fund.
Thirty-seven Maryfield students staged The Frog Prince after a week of rehearsals with Missoula Children’s Theatre.
OTTAWA — In 1985, Canadian athlete and activist Rick Hansen embarked on a historic world tour, wheeling more than 40,000 kilometres across 34 countries to promote inclusion and tackle barriers for people with disabilities.
More than 40 years later, Hansen says progress has been made but that there... Read more
A Kipling daycare fundraiser raised about $13,000 through an online auction, bringing the organization closer to its $55,000 goal to replace a fire suppression system.
Outstanding public service honoured.
The Saskatoon Public Library will be getting some additional help thanks to a $1.5-million donation.
The donation, made by Cheryl Kloppenburg and her late husband, Henry, will support... Read more