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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free. In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit. Dan Kelly, president and […]

Donald Trump’s second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada’s border. One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect’s court. “I don’t see a whole […]

It has become a tradition for many Saskatchewan families now – to go and see the CPKC Holiday Train. Once again, the train will be rolling across Canada and parts of the United States this fall and winter as it raises funds and food for local food banks in cities, towns, and villages CPKC serves. […]

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association President Shantel Lipp said the organization is ready to co-operate again with Dave Marit, who will be returning to his previous role leading the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. Marit, who overwhelmingly won re-election to represent Wood River in the Legislature, was appointed the Minister of Highways by Premier […]

Early Friday, November 8, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) began investigating a Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) incident resulting in a fatality. The incident began on November 7 when MJPS received reports around 11:42 p.m. of a silver Honda driving erratically and allegedly chasing another vehicle. Police observed the vehicle speeding on Main […]

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal.  The minister said Tuesday the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks to binding arbitration. […]

The Royal Canadian Legion says a new partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon is helping boost its veterans’ fund, and will hopefully expand its donor base in the digital world. Since the Oct. 25 launch of its Amazon.ca storefront, the legion says it has received nearly 10,000 orders for poppies. Online shoppers can order lapel poppies […]

Canada could be an important consensus builder at this year’s international climate negotiations, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said, while downplaying concerns that Donald Trump’s presidential election victory could hamper the talks.  “Our window to keep global average temperatures from surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius is closing fast on us, so we need everyone […]

A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union for locked-out workers is accusing employers of abruptly ending contract talks early. The International Longshore and Warehouse Local 514 says the BC Maritime Employers Association ended federally mandated talks with a mediator less than an hour after they began late Saturday afternoon. […]

REGINA – Ward One council candidate Dan Rashovich is speaking out about an Advance Regina mailout which he claims misrepresents him. Rashovich, a former star linebacker with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, emphasized to reporters Wednesday outside City Hall that he has no affiliation with Advance Regina. “I want to represent my constituents, and then obviously represent the […]