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Scientists have solved a mystery that puzzled them for decades: Why were so many dead children buried by hunter-gatherers in Russia 5,500 years ago? It turns out they were killed by the earliest known outbreak of the plague, revealing new insights about the disease.
After parts of Saskatchewan were left underwater by spring flooding, the provincial public safety agency has launched... Read more
A Hitchcock, Sask., man is facing charges, including weapons trafficking, following a police search of a home in Estevan that resulted in four guns being seized, RCMP said.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is recommending the federal government take a closer look at uncertified vessels after the Titan submersible imploded on a descent to the Titanic wreck nearly three years ago.
The board released a report Wednesday examining the disaster that killed all five... Read more
Soccer fans are gearing up for Toronto’s second FIFA World Cup match as Ghana takes on Panama this evening, although potentially stormy weather may get in the way of some festivities.
Ghana supporters are gathering at Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto for the Ghana Fun Fest Canada, where... Read more
Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge of the constitutionality of a treaty with the U.S. that says refugees must claim asylum in whichever country they arrive in first.
The groups argue that a 2023 Supreme Court decision on the Safe... Read more
The Liberal government is not saying if it will act on a parliamentary committee report that’s expected to recommend against making people with mental illness eligible for medical assistance in dying.
MPs and senators tasked with determining whether Canada is ready to expand eligibility for... Read more
The family of Joyce Lupesco of Calgary and formerly of Ituna, beloved wife of the late Jack Lupesco, sadly announce her passing on June 1 2026. Prayers will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. from Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ituna
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Canada Day at the Melfort & District Museum with live music, family activities and food.
The family of Ferne Ward of Saltcoats, beloved wife of John Ward, sadly announce her passing on June 12, 2026. Ferne was 72 years of age. A family funeral service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Ferne Ward may to made to
A 23-year-old man from Hitchcock, Sask. has been charged with weapons trafficking, along with several gun charges, after an RCMP investigation that unfolded in the Estevan area early this month.
According to a statement issued by the Mounties on Wednesday, officers with the federal police force got... Read more
On June 8 at approximately 9 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a community centre on 103rd Street in North Battleford.
Holmwood Collegiate will be built in northeast Saskatoon, with construction expected to begin next year pending approvals.
Startup program draws regional, national and international participation.
The Saskatchewan NDP says youth victims of crime need more support after new Statistics Canada figures showed troubling police-contact rates.
The latest All-Star voting results tell you everything you need to know about Toronto Blue Jays fans. Even during a disappointing season, they're showing up and backing their team.
Derald Flamand, 64, is one of eight people to survive Saskatchewan's deadliest highway crash. He travelled from B.C. to see a new plaque west of Swift Current, Sask., that details the fiery three-vehicle crash that left 22 young men dead on May 28, 1980.
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday. That could mean less prison time if he’s convicted.
A... Read more
Battlefords RCMP say property crime reports are down, but they are concerned some incidents are not being reported.
A Quebec zoo says a red kangaroo is doing well after it was captured after several days on the lam on Montreal’s South Shore.
The Granby Zoo says the animal is eating normally and resting up after four days of bouncing around the fields near Boucherville, Que.
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Berniece C. Springer, 95, of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on May 21, 2026. Born April 18, 1931, in Lafleche, SK, to Nora & Herman, Berniece was the second oldest of four children.
Senior band honours former student Cheyenne Peterson with new commissioned piece
Preeceville School will be honouring 19 Grade 12 graduates on June 19 at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall.
The annual fundraiser for the Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter, otherwise known as Dorie's House, was a colourful success.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders appear set to make a change in their secondary heading into Saturday’s matchup with Calgary. With Rolan Milligan Jr. sidelined after suffering an injury in the season-opening win over B.C.
Football Canada and U Sports are launching a women's flag football pilot program for the 2027-28 season, giving the sport a five-year window to achieve full-sport status. Many say the sport is already thriving at the university level.
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Janet Binda at the age of 99. Janet is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Rosalie; husband Louis; daughter Anne.
Startup Week was created to give local entrepreneurs celebrate their achievements.
Think About This: AI deployment at enterprise-scale begins and ends with your corporate knowledge base.
Twenty-seven students are part of this year's graduating class.
One of two men charged after an alleged armed kidnapping in Yorkton has been remanded in custody until July 6.
Ground ladders were set up to help a tenant and their pet from an adjacent balcony.
Families are invited to a free National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration June 18 at the Melfort and District Museum.
The Town of Nipawin is asking residents to report vandalism after flowers and public washrooms were damaged in recent incidents.
A business jet with six people on board crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, authorities said, killing one person and causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free those inside.
Drivers who came upon the burning... Read more
A Senate committee report says CBC-Radio-Canada’s news and current affairs content should be periodically analyzed by outside experts “in order to assess its fairness and balance.”
The Senate’s transport and communications committee released a report called “Local News... Read more
Statistics Canada estimates the population edged down 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of this year as the number of non-permanent residents dropped.
The agency estimated the population at 41,417,056 on April 1, down 55,025 people from Jan. 1.
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OTTAWA — Statistics Canada estimates the population edged down 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of this year as the number of non-permanent residents dropped.
The agency estimated the population at 41,417,056 on April 1, down 55,025 people from Jan. 1.
The decrease came as the preliminary number... Read more
OTTAWA — A Senate committee report says CBC-Radio-Canada's news and current affairs content should be periodically analyzed by outside experts "in order to assess its fairness and balance."
The Senate's transport and communications committee released a report called "Local News Matters" today after... Read more