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HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY — The federal government says it will spend a record-setting $8 billion on defence-related projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, though planning remains in the early stages.
The Defence Department says the long-term investment would be the largest of its kind in the history... Read more
Prince Edward Island announced it's changing its screening age eligibility to 45, but other provinces say they're still investigating whether to do so.
OTTAWA — Canadians across the country and people around the world are gathering today to watch the launch of Artemis II, which is set to send humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont., will serve as the mission specialist for Artemis II and... Read more
ST. JOHN'S — Stormy weather closed schools in parts of New Brunswick and Newfoundland as Environment Canada warned of freezing rain and snow in much of the region.
The severe weather is the latest in a winter that has taken its toll on both students and seniors in Atlantic Canada.
Schools in the... Read more
The federal government’s new “30 days or free” policy for issuing passports takes effect today.
If it takes more than 30 business days to process an application, applicants will get a full refund of their passport or travel document fee.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday granted Luigi Mangione only a slight delay of his federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, moving it from September to October instead of next year, as his lawyers had wanted.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett tied her decision to... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect today.
If it takes more than 30 business days to process an application, applicants will get a full refund of their passport or travel document fee.
The government says applicants should be compensated... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that would likely rank as the biggest ever and could make its founder the world’s first... Read more
Duck Lake — a Saskatchewan community steeped in history that includes Louis Riel and the Northwest Rebellion — will not be renamed for a corporate sponsor.
The mayor says a campaign accepting bids to buy the naming rights to the town is dead but admits the bad blood it spawned lives on.
"Lots of... Read more
WINNIPEG — Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police and others, alleging charges he faced in one case were an abuse of process.
The former fashion mogul was charged in 2023 with sexually assaulting and unlawfully confining a woman in Winnipeg in... Read more
Kilograms of drugs, tens of thousands in cash and a hydraulic press with packaging material were taken as evidence following the arrest of a 34-year-old man, Saskatoon police said.
Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could “outlast” a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community.
Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto on... Read more
OTTAWA — Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community.
Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto on Monday... Read more
OTTAWA — Monetary policy-makers at the Bank of Canada are relying more heavily on their own reasoning to chart a course for the policy interest rate through conflicting economic signals tied to the war in the Middle East.
A summary of deliberations from the Bank of Canada governing council's... Read more
REGINA — Groups that represent doctors in Saskatchewan are speaking out on a bill that proposes to force treatment on those battling drug addictions.
The Saskatchewan Medical Association and the college that regulates doctors say the province should strengthen existing treatment programs before... Read more
Saskatchewan’s Farm Stress Line is under new management.
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, the service will be managed by the SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network, beginning Wednesday, “as part of a coordinated mental health support system for Saskatchewan producers, their... Read more
The Liberal government’s firearm buyback program is entering a new phase with passage of the deadline for individual gun owners to declare interest.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said last week that owners had reported more than 52,000 firearms to the government as the March 31... Read more
OTTAWA — The Liberal government's firearm buyback program is entering a new phase with passage of the deadline for individual gun owners to declare interest.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said last week that owners had reported more than 52,000 firearms to the government as the March... Read more
Student clubs have reportedly been sharing lounge spaces on campus On Jan. 9, the Biology Undergraduate and Graduate Society (BUGS) posted a notice on their Instagram page in which they announced that the BUGS lounge would be temporarily closed effective immediately as of Jan. 13. The post... Read more
A wordless killer clown is back to haunt us through the big screen Inspired by a Religious Studies 201: Ghosts, Monsters and Demons class, I wanted to explore one of the most interesting monster characters to appear on the big screen. One of the most notable cult classics of our generation is... Read more
The centre to offer Gender ID clinic, legal educational workshops, and more At the end of the hallway on the second floor of the Riddell Centre stands a small and cozy space for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. The UR Pride centre proudly discussed their new pilot program and the upcoming events they have... Read more
After three unhoused people died in Montreal last week, the Quebec coroner’s office has ordered an investigation into the underlying issues that are leading to the deaths of some of the city’s most vulnerable people.
In a news release on Wednesday, chief coroner Reno Bernier said his... Read more
LA PLATA, Md. (AP) — A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a passenger in his car during a heated argument, his attorney said Wednesday.
Dayton James Webber, 27, appeared in Charles County District Court via videoconference for the bail... Read more
Protective Services says scam callers tried to get access to people’s bank accounts The U of R says it recently received two complaints regarding attempted fraud where scammers pretended to be “campus security” in an apparent attempt to swindle people out of money. A caller told two employees –... Read more
Jackson Sombach prepares for season two with the Calgary Stampeders Probably one of the most well known in Rams history, the surname Sombach belongs to three current Rams athletes. Last season, however, the Rams had all the four Sombach brothers playing for them. Jackson Sombach is the oldest of... Read more
U of R BFA graduating class’s final production premieres at the Globe Theatre The digital space has been a part of our day-to-day lives since childhood for a lot of us. Theatre 26, who are the 2026 graduating cohort of U of R’s bachelors in fine arts (BFA) program, can certainly vouch for the... Read more
Police in Saskatoon seized more than 14 kilograms of illegal drugs last Friday after arresting a man and raiding a pair of homes.
According to a statement released on Wednesday, police arrested the 34-year-old man on Friday as part of a drug investigation, and later executed search warrants at... Read more
The U of R annual event brings together female leaders to share insights and promote meaningful change in communities For the last 17 years, the University of Regina (U of R) has hosted the Inspiring Leadership Forum. The event is focused around female keynote speakers who participate in various... Read more
Police are warning the public to be cautious about a scam circulating in Moose Jaw, which sees scammers pretending to be affiliated with STARS Air Ambulance.
The Moose Jaw Police Service said scammers tell their victims they’ve won a new vehicle or a cash prize in the STARS Lottery, ranging from $... Read more
It may be capped at two per cent, but a Saskatchewan craft distiller wants to see the federal excise tax moving in the other direction.
The tax on the manufacturers of beer, wine and spirits ... Read more
QUÉBEC — Former Quebec minister Lionel Carmant is rejoining the Coalition Avenir Québec caucus, five months after he resigned from the governing party to sit as an Independent over concerns with a bill reforming doctor pay.
A smiling Carmant made the announcement alongside outgoing Premier François... Read more
MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner’s office has ordered an investigation into the deaths of five people experiencing homelessness in Montreal since September.
Three of those deaths occurred over two days last week.
In a news release, chief coroner Reno Bernier said the inquest will offer an in-depth... Read more
Data centre promises jobs and innovation, but raises community concerns Bell Canada – in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan and George Gordon First Nation – announces it will be building a new AI data center near Regina. According to Bell Canada’s CEO, Mirko Bibic, the project is said... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story published March 31, 2026, The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump went to the Supreme Court in his first term for the ceremonial swearing-in of the first justice he appointed, Neil Gorsuch. The story should have made clear that Trump also attended the... Read more
Iran’s World Cup status in doubt amid rising tensions with the U.S. With the 2026 men’s world cup three months away, the Iranian football team might withdraw from the competition as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the USA. The world cup is the biggest sporting event – that happens... Read more
HALIFAX — The Speaker of the Nova Scotia legislature says she doesn't know when the building will reopen to the public after protesters disrupted a budget-related vote last week.
Danielle Barkhouse says her staff are trying to identify and ban some protesters who sang songs and shouted at elected... Read more
Murray Wood says every day is April Fools Day in the disinformation age and, as ever, some people will never believe they’ve been conned... Read more
The federal government is giving Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion another year to apply for work permit extensions.
Ukrainians who came to Canada before March 31, 2024, will now have until next year to apply to extend their work permits by up to three years.
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MONTREAL — Internal documents show the federal government pushed for travel rules that cut airlines more slack around paying compensation to passengers, despite resistance from Canada's transport regulator.
In 2023, the Canadian Transportation Agency drafted regulations that would scrap some... Read more
Sarah Mills says Tiger Woods could easily pay for a car service, and he should also have an NDA to keep his business his... Read more