Saskatoon News
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case about a First Nation's claim to title over a swath of Nootka Island.
The Nuchatlaht First Nation brought a claim for Aboriginal title to about 200 square kilometres of the island, which lies off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
The trial... Read more
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear an appeal of Ottawa's ban on single-use plastics.
The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision in January, allowing the federal government to keep the ban in place.
More coming.
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to spend $430 million over the next five years to help unions train a new generation of skilled trades workers.
Ottawa is opening applications today for access to the new pool of funding, most which comes through an expansion to the Union Training and... Read more
8:30 – Alberta voters will be weighing more than just the question of separation in an upcoming referendum, with several other proposals that could reshape the province’s relationship with Ottawa. From immigration to access to provincially funded services and healthcare, there is a... Read more
The U.S. ambassador to Canada is telling Canadian politicians to stay out of American politics. Sarah Mills says that’s a bit rich, coming from the... Read more
Murray Wood says he’s ostensibly there to shoot geese, but even if the birds don’t come, a Saskatchewan sunrise in the field is always worth it.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism... Read more
The Saskatchewan RCMP is warning the public to be cautious of an email scam circulating in the province.
According to the Mounties, the scammer emails the potential victim, says they are the... Read more
Hollywood has done a lot for tunnels.
They’ve been a way for prisoners to dig their way to freedom. Secret passages for spies. A shortcut nobody was supposed to find.
Places where treasure hunters disappear into the darkness and emerge several minutes later, covered in dust, holding... Read more
The upcoming cold and flu season in Saskatchewan may be a doozy.
Speaking on The Evan Bray Show on Oct. 14, 2026, University of... Read more
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Ottawa to announce $100 million toward offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia
The federal government is set to announce a $100-million commitment toward developing offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia.... Read more
CALGARY — The silence from many Alberta business leaders on the upcoming provincial referendum comes as no surprise to one corporate leadership expert.
Monday's vote includes 10 questions: one on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move toward a binding separation referendum; five on... Read more
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected in Calgary today to rally support for a united Canada as Alberta gears up for a separation referendum.
Carney is scheduled to join former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk at a rally for his "Forever Canadian" group ahead of Monday's vote.... Read more
WINNIPEG — Canadian health ministers meet in Winnipeg today after the federal government announced it would extend funding for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel made the announcement on social media late Wednesday, saying the extension... Read more
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada plans to hear arguments today from a coalition challenging the constitutionality of legislation that smooths the way for major changes at Ontario Place.
The case unfolding in Canada's top court could reverberate far beyond the Toronto waterfront park that opened... Read more
MONTREAL — Canada and the European Union are laying out concrete steps to strengthen ties around digital security, critical resources and a would-be fleet of Canadian water bombers, according to a draft joint statement ahead of a major summit at month’s end.
The document, seen by The Canadian Press... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce a $100-million commitment toward developing offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia in the hope of attracting private investment to projects like the province's Wind West plan.
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is expected to deliver the announcement... Read more
VANCOUVER — Vancouver mayoral candidates Ken Sim and Pete Fry view each other as their main rival in the battle for City Hall.
But while recent polling suggests the mayoral race is indeed a faceoff between incumbent Sim and two-term Green Councillor Fry, there are three other big-name candidates... Read more
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's three main party leaders took part in the only televised debate on Wednesday night, trading barbs, criticizing their opponents' policies and making their pitch for votes.
Here are five take-aways from the debate between interim B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson... Read more
VANCOUVER — Three of British Columbia's provincial party leaders debated Wednesday on issues such as health care, seniors housing, public safety, Indigenous relations, housing and government financing.
Here are some key quotes from Wednesday's televised debate:
NDP Leader David Eby, when asked... Read more
OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel says in a social media post that the announced extension represents $1.2 billion in funding.
Michel’s post comes... Read more
A motion requesting more information on Bell's AI Data Centre's impacts on Regina residents sparked lengthy discussions from residents, experts and the President of Bell AI Fabric.
2:05 – Starting Lineup
After their 4th straight loss, the Saskatchewan Roughriders return to practice today. NHL Frozen Frenzy was highlighted by a Brady Tkachuk natural hat trick. Mark Scheifele earns his first goal of the season in a Winnipeg Jets win over the Minnesota... Read more
An investigation by Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has cleared members of the Melfort RCMP in the case of an in-custody death last year.
The... Read more
SEATTLE — A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting.
The indictment of 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country means there is probable cause for prosecutors to pursue the case.
Emily... Read more
VICTORIA — The BC Lumber Trade Council says Canadian softwood lumber now faces total import taxes of almost 35 per cent after the latest review from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The organization representing B.C. lumber producers says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent... Read more
The FSIN says it rejects Indigenous Services Canada’s final forensic audit decision and has launched legal action over $12.4 million in disputed spending.
Centralized encampments are unsafe and are not reasonable places for people to live.
That was the... Read more
Brandt Sports and Entertainment is releasing images of what Queen City Distillers will look like when construction is completed next spring.
Owner Shaun Semple said the... Read more
A man who worked at a Saskatoon school is now facing additional charges of assault and sexual assault after a new alleged victim has come forward.
Hessam Aldin Sahrapour was previously charged with five counts of sexual assault and five counts of assault for incidents he... Read more
Editor’s note: This article contains strong language.
Leaders on the Saskatchewan Roughriders are tired of talking about what needs to change to end their four-game slide. They want to see those changes put into action.
“It’s about action, and it’s about doing it.... Read more
The official Opposition wants to see Saskatchewan invest more in nurses within the province, rather than paying to bring in workers from beyond its borders.
On Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan NDP’s Keith Jorgenson said travel nurses are significantly more expensive than hiring nurses who... Read more
Another overpass has been hit by a truck in Saskatoon. This collision occurred at the intersection of Lorne Avenue and Ruth Street, in the city’s Exhibition area on Wednesday afternoon.
According to a statement from the Saskatoon Police Service, “At approximately 2:30 p.m., police received a... Read more
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has voted at an advance poll for the province to stay in Canada.
Smith says in a video on social media about Monday's referendum that it's not the time to give up hope on the country.
She says she knows many Albertans are frustrated with... Read more
OTTAWA — Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. on Wednesday that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation on the Pacific Link pipeline made her feel like Canada is "never going to work," but her office is determined to try to be better.
Farrell was addressing the... Read more
ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's government is expecting a boost to the province's revenues this year after the war in Iran sent oil prices skyrocketing across the globe.
Finance Minister Craig Pardy has previously said he anticipated additional revenues of more than $500 million, as oil... Read more
TSAWWASSEN — Police in Delta, B.C., say a third woman has died as a result of a truck crashing into pedestrians outside a mall on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The death of 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn of South Delta, B.C., comes after two Tsawwassen First Nation elders were... Read more
A near miss on the highway for a Mountie is concerning for the officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services, who suspects the driver was texting.
Superintendent Grant St. Germaine said it was an unsettling situation for the officer after an SUV flew by a traffic stop on Highway 16 near... Read more
The leaders from all three major parties in the British Columbia election campaign are preparing for their only televised debate ahead of the Oct. 24 vote, and have no other public appearances.
Here's a look at some of the latest from the campaign trail.
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DOERKSON PROMISES LEGISLATION TO... Read more
VANCOUVER — One of the Vancouver police officers involved in the violent 2015 arrest of Myles Gray that ended with his death says he never used force beyond what was required to control Gray and never lost control of his emotions.
Const. Eric Birzneck testimony at the hearing into Gray's death has... Read more