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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs to Canada due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario blanketing parts of the United States.
Trump says on social media he is "holding Canada responsible" for not properly maintaining forested areas and that he will call Prime... Read more
PRINCE GEORGE — The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been "productive" but it's "too early to know" if a deal can be reached.
BC Nurses' Union president Adriane Gear says in a statement that talks have been adjourned until... Read more
TORONTO — A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing.
Stronach was convicted last month of two charges, sexual assault and the historical offence... Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.
He wrote on social media that she “has been a WINNER all of her life and, should she... Read more
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The Bloomberg news service reported today that there is no provision to cover debt servicing... Read more
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says the certification of a national class-action lawsuit against the makers of JUUL e-cigarettes is an important step in holding companies accountable for alleged misleading marketing of vaping products.
The B.C. Supreme Court certified the action against... Read more
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who... Read more
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization’s 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.
In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square... Read more
OTTAWA — The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing after finding the trial judge made errors in law during King's criminal trial.
More coming.
The Canadian Press staff
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the... Read more
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference.
Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle.
The incident was reported to police,... Read more
OTTAWA — Mexico's Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez says his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when "it's appropriate."
The Trump administration opted not to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known... Read more
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has approved plans to renovate the interior of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, Tourism Minister Amélie Dionne announced Friday.
The announcement comes as construction to replace the Big O's troubled roof — and make it permanent rather than retractable — is already... Read more
VANCOUVER — B.C. Premier David Eby says he'll be pushing for federal U.S.-style anti-racketeering laws to target a spate of extortion and other organized crime when premiers meet next week.
Eby says a recent U.S. investigation that resulted in the indictment of three B.C. residents highlights the... Read more
Photo Credit: DMDS/Darryl Anderson
Darryl Anderson is a Métis country singer-songwriter from Big River, Saskatchewan, now based in Saskatoon. With soulful, raw vocals and heartfelt storytelling, he’s quickly become a rising star in the Canadian country music scene.... Read more
Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Canadian Media As Canada-based relief organizations join efforts to deliver life-saving assistance, Venezuelan Canadians mobilize across the country to gather and deliver donations in the face of yet another humanitarian crisis. The... Read more
Come 2029 a familiar face at Ted Matheson Men’s Wear will not be around as much. Fred Matheson has begun to transition out of ownership of the Prince Albert store, with his daughter and son-in-law moving into ownership. The transition is expected to be complete in 2029 with the 100th Anniversary of... Read more
OTTAWA — A lawyer representing a small Ontario First Nations community that was burned to the ground by a raging wildfire says it's being deprived of necessary help because the federal government doesn't recognize it as a First Nation.
Residents of Collins First Nation, located some 200 kilometres... Read more
Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca LA RONGE — Residents across the La Ronge area are being urged to avoid all open fires after the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and La Ronge Emergency Management imposed a local fire ban amid extreme wildfire conditions and... Read more
HALIFAX — The federal government is funding six organizations across the country in an effort to combat human trafficking and support survivors.
Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez was in Halifax on Friday to announce $1.4 million in funding.
Two community organizations in Nova... Read more
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties... Read more
Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak slammed the federal government’s proposed legislation regarding clean drinking water for First Nations in her opening remarks at the AFN annual general... Read more
Andrea Moss Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca YORKTON — Supporters of the Yorkton Flour Mill gathered Wednesday for a community hot dog fundraiser supporting the restoration of the historic landmark and its new interpretive centre. The barbecue, held at the mill site, is part of an... Read more
MONTREAL — Federal authorities say they are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law after a crew had to be evacuated from a train that was engulfed in flames in northwestern Ontario.
Transport Canada spokesperson Hicham Ayoun says the government is "conducting followup... Read more
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is warning Saskatchewan residents about the online entity known as Profit Rings.
Social media advertisements have promoted Profit Rings and directed users to a fake news article.
The article falsely claims that Profit Rings is... Read more
Darrell Davis Regina Leader-Post The heat was on the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Really, it was. Despite winning three of their first four games, the highly-rated Roughriders hadn’t overpowered anyone and had instead played see-saw and patty-cake with some of the CFL’s middle-of-the-pack teams, until... Read more
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — Garry Sobers, the graceful West Indian cricketer whose world-record test innings of 365 not out as a 21-year-old set him on the path to becoming arguably the sport’s greatest allrounder, has died. He was 89.
West Indies Cricket announced his passing on... Read more
Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club Submitted The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club continues to make its mark on the national stage after two of its outstanding swimmers traveled to Montreal to compete at the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials. They arrived with determination, confidence, and big dreams—and... Read more
Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca AYLSHAM — The Village of Aylsham has declared a State of Local Emergency after a severe windstorm caused widespread damage throughout the community, including power outages, flooding and problems with the municipal water system.... Read more
OTTAWA — Saab says it will work with Canadian company CAE on a domestic training, flight simulation and support program if Ottawa decides to buy its Gripen jets.
In a media statement, the companies say the deal would mean critical operational and mission systems information would stay in Canada... Read more
Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca STAR CITY — An 82-year-old man has died and a child was injured following an ATV rollover in the Rural Municipality of Star City earlier this month, Saskatchewan RCMP say. Tisdale and Melfort RCMP said officers responded to... Read more
HAMILTON — Canadian Tre Ford will get the start Saturday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the Toronto Argonauts.
The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., was listed as Hamilton's No. 1 quarterback when the CFL club released its depth chart Friday.
Jake Dolegala, who started last week's 38-7 road loss to... Read more
Florence Hwang Regina Leader-Post The call to prayer for one Regina mosque will remain paused while awaiting feedback from its community and neighbours, says director M Anisur Rahaman. The mosque — Regina City Jamia Masjid — is located downtown on the 1900... Read more
Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.
Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans’ Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete... Read more
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.
The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the... Read more
MONTREAL — Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders in the 1990s.
Fraser says he found reasonable grounds to believe there may have been a miscarriage of justice in the case of Daniel Jolivet.
Jolivet was convicted in 1994 of two... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal government is nearly doubling the amount of public donations it will match for Venezuelans still reeling from devastating earthquakes last month.
The Carney government announced last month it would match up to $4 million in donations from Canadians for Venezuelans needing food... Read more
Gage Haubrich Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation Going over budget once could be a fluke. Twice starts to look like a pattern. Five years in a row shows the fiscal discipline of a kid in the toy aisle with their parent’s credit card. That kid is the Saskatchewan government. And taxpayers are stuck with... Read more