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A new Statistics Canada report says people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in food insecure households than those without disabilities. The report used data from the 2021 Canadian Income Survey and found 26.4 per cent of respondents with a disability experienced some level of food insecurity, compared to 12.5 per cent of […]

The Regina Police Service is asking the public for help in identifying the owners of two dogs responsible for a recent attack on aa woman in the city. The incident took place on Monday, at approximately 9:20 a.m. near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Cameron Street. The victim was out walking her own dogs […]

CHICAGO (AP) — Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton will headline the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters. In a delicate balancing act, Harris and the parade of Democrats speaking on her behalf all week are looking to harness the […]

The Ministry of Education has modified Holy Trinity Catholic School Division’s capital budget for this school year, which means the division will be spending less on school-related construction projects.    The board finalized its 2024-25 budget during its June 17 meeting and then submitted the document to the ministry for official approval. After reviewing the […]

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada’s two biggest railways. A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first of four supermoons this year rises tonight , providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act tonight as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky. “I like to think of the supermoon as a […]

A potential work stoppage at Canada’s two major railways this week would harm small companies — from mom-and-pop shops to outfits with scores of workers — the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says. “Any disruptions to railway operations could be devastating for small businesses, their employees and communities,” Jasmin Guenette, the group’s head of national […]

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will speak Tuesday on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, turning the party’s attention toward Vice President Kamala Harris and her faceoff against Republican Donald Trump. The Harris campaign said Tuesday it will spotlight “trusted messengers” from key battleground states over the convention’s three […]

Saskatchewan’s Largest Film Festival Kicks Off Today Today marks the exciting launch of Saskatchewan’s largest film festival, bringing a diverse array of cinematic events to venues across Regina. The Regina International Film Festival (RIFFA) is set to showcase a wide range of films, with screenings taking place at prominent locations such as the RCMP Heritage […]

Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month, matching forecasters’ expectations as price pressures continue to retreat. Tuesday’s consumer price index report says prices for travel tours, passenger vehicles and electricity helped drive the headline figure lower. Meanwhile, shelter costs are still the main driver of inflation as Canadians face significantly higher […]