Regina News
An agreement between British Columbia and the federal government will maintain the northern oil tanker ban.
The memorandum of understanding unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby in Vancouver also says the province will be compensated for environmental risks if Ottawa imposes... Read more
The provincial government is considering changes to the way impaired driving is dealt with in Saskatchewan.... Read more
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern:
1:45 p.m.
Ottawa will host what organizers call the largest-ever free outdoor watch party for a Canadian soccer game at the Bluesfest site at LeBreton Flats on Saturday. The event is for Canada's World Cup round-of-16 match... Read more
VANCOUVER — An agreement between British Columbia and the federal government will maintain the northern oil tanker ban.
The memorandum of understanding unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby in Vancouver also says the province will be compensated for environmental risks if... Read more
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.
The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa... Read more
MONTRÉAL — A measles outbreak in Quebec has risen to 27 cases, the majority of which are in the Quebec City area.
Health officials say the most recent case was reported on June 28.
Officials say 10 cases were reported last week in the Portneuf regional county municipality, west of the provincial... Read more
Women aged 40 and older are now eligible for screening mammograms through Saskatchewan’s BreastCheck program.
The province has been gradually lowering the age requirement for the program through a phased approach that began in January of 2025, when... Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.
The strait,... Read more
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to hold a joint news conference today in Calgary on a proposed pipeline project.
Smith had set a July 1 deadline to submit a proposal for a new pipeline to the federal major projects office for possible fast tracking... Read more
A 33-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged with robbery after allegedly threatening a man with a hatchet during a failed mugging.
According to police, the victim said he was sitting on a park bench on Spadina Crescent at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon when a man approached him, threatened him... Read more
The Town of Canora officially declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after a severe storm hit the community south of Yorkton, leading to flooding and widespread sewer backups.
The town said its... Read more
It's the start of the summer and kids' camps are getting ready to open their doors. Experts say youth aren't getting enough playtime and are spending too much time on screens.
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.
Hernán Alberto Gil... Read more
Water levels in the South Saskatchewan River are expected to rise starting on Thursday as the Water Security Agency releases more water from the Gardiner Dam.
The agency said the decision... Read more
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It also excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful... Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province.
Carney’s itinerary says today’s announcement with Eby involves “a new co-operative prosperity partnership.”
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Michael Zaplitny loved radio, his family and his friends. Not necessarily in that order. Murray Wood says the people who knew him –... Read more
If Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married this weekend at Madison Square Garden, Sarah Mills says it could take over the 250th... Read more
WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS
8:30 – The future of the deal is up in the air after President Trump announced he won’t extend the current CUSMA deal. This doesn’t mean the agreement disappears tomorrow, but it does kick off what could be a tense... Read more
Fans in Toronto are expected to turn out in droves today to watch Portugal take on Croatia at the FIFA men’s World Cup, despite a stifling heat wave and some event cancellations.
The round of 32 match is the final game of the international tournament to be played at Toronto Stadium.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.
Loud explosions shook the... Read more
Police in La Ronge say officers are following up on a report about a group of people wearing hateful clothing in the Saskatchewan community.
According to the RCMP, officers got a report on Monday evening saying a group of people in the La Ronge area was walking around “in clothing associated with... Read more
Regina resident George Sakyi is hopeful his home country of Ghana will make the FIFA World Cup playoffs despite losing 2-1 to Croatia on Saturday.... Read more
Nobody was talking about Saskatchewan Roughriders rookie kicker Alex Hale last week.... Read more
A little hole that’s formed on a bridge east of Regina is causing a host of issues for nearby businesses.
Traffic restrictions are blocking a large portion of the North Service Road which... Read more
CALGARY — Alberta’s separation from the rest of the country was top of mind for Maple Leaf adorned Albertans in the province’s largest city as they celebrated the birth of Confederation.
With a headband of bobbing maple leaves, Candace Gillies said she chose to dress with extra... Read more
A new poll shows most Canadians are very proud of their country, and although Canada has had a rough history, the Indigenous community is also proud for the most part.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has urged caution as flooding in northwestern parts of his province prompts some local states of emergency and evacuation orders.
Kinew said those in the Parkland region, which includes the city of Dauphin and the town of Swan River, should stay off the roads, even if... Read more
MONTREAL — As heavy rain and strong winds swept through a Montreal park Wednesday evening, members of the city's Jewish community and others remained in place to remember Michel Mizrahi, the 68-year-old bystander killed in last week's shooting that also killed a city police officer.
The gathering... Read more
CALGARY — Alberta's separation from the rest of the country was top of mind for Maple Leaf adorned Albertans in the province's largest city as they celebrated the birth of Confederation.
With a headband of bobbing maple leaves, Candace Gillies said she chose to dress with extra patriotic fervour... Read more
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Canadians to remain united in a Canada Day speech in the nation's capital on Wednesday, but his plan to deliver similar remarks in Edmonton later in the day was upended by thunderstorms that prevented his plane from taking off on time.
Canadians gathered... Read more
EDMONTON — Heavy traffic on a website for Albertans to apply for $100 from the provincial government has clogged the site on the day it opened.
In an email Wednesday, Alberta's technology and innovation department says it is aware of "performance issues" with the website related to heavy traffic... Read more
WASHINGTON — The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is not renewing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement "in its current form" — but the trade agreement will remain in place as negotiations continue.
"The United States will continue to engage with Mexico and Canada to... Read more
The Calgary Stampeders have confirmed the team has signed receiver Ajou Ajou.
As Canada embraces soccer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a collection of century-old artifacts is preserving Prince Albert’s connection to one of the sport’s... Read more
The company that has provided scheduled bus service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon for the past seven years is stepping away from passenger transportation, but the route itself will continue under new ownership.
Aurora Charter Services announced last week its final scheduled passenger trip... Read more
2000 Rams to be honoured at 2026 Hall of Fame event The Regina Rams spring camp has come and gone but it was a memorable event and the football team is still buzzing. Rams recruits came and flooded the practice turf at the U of R on the weekend of May 2. Head coach Mark McConkey says he... Read more
A fresh generation of kids hits the ground running at U of R camps Being a newcomer to Canada and Saskatchewan isn’t easy, especially for kids. That’s why the University of Regina has programs aimed at making that transition smoother. Alison Fisher is the youth program coordinator who manages... Read more
A newbie checks out Regina’s colourful, dance-packed and food-fuelled multicultural festival That title is a good summary of my June highlight — I experienced my first mosaic pavilion. Followed quickly by my second and third. If you are unfamiliar with Mosaic, here’s a summary. Often described as... Read more