In a bid to slow the rising rate of inflation, the Bank of Canada is increasing interest rates today. Its prime rate is climbing from the rock bottom level of a quarter point (.25), to half a point, (.50). Brian Golly with Smart Investor Solutions, believes this is just the beginning. Golly expects to see […]
It has been said that the first casualty of any war – is the truth. In the last 5 years the concept of deception from the “main stream media” has become a hot topic both online and in real time around coffee row and the water cooler. Misinformation circulates about everything from the pandemic, to […]
In 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear facility was the center of one of the worst nuclear disasters in human history. Today Russian forces are moving into the region around the storied facility. Saskatchewan based travel blogger Kenton deJong visited the site in 2016 – an experience that he’s reminded of as he reads the headlines surrounding […]
International reaction to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine is coming swiftly – with promises to crush Poutin’s economic power. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky before he addressed the nation today – showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine. “Russia’s actions stand in direct opposition to the democratic principles that generations […]
It seems the latest moves involving the crisis in Ukraine, are now in motion. Wednesday night, in a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country’s troops were involved in an operation in eastern Ukraine. This is primarily the separatist held areas in the Donbas region. Putin went on to say “Our plans are […]
The impact of a possible invasion of Ukraine is being felt around the world – including here in Regina. Olena Shvian, the President of the Ukrainian National Federation, Regina Chapter is concerned for her family who lives in the Ukraine. “It’s just so unpredictable,” Shyian said. “My family lives across the field from Boryspil Airport, […]
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) calls on the federal government to provide tax relief and rein in some spending to ease the rising cost of living. According to a report from Stats Canada, consumer prices increased by 5.1 per cent. Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the CTF, said inflation is one of the key […]
Drums and an honor song followed a pipe ceremony this morning on the Keeseekoose First Nation. What would follow – the stories of children. Children who never made their way home. Children taken from their families. Children that until now have not been acknowledged. “Seeing your kid leave your house in the morning time, not […]
For the first time in 3 years – the Oscars have a Host – or three. It was announced today that three funny women will take the helm of Hollywood’s brightest night. The 94th academy awards will be hosted by Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall. All three women have previous credits that have […]
The online fundraiser that raised over $10 million for the ‘Freedom Convoy 2022’ has been removed by GoFundMe. In a statement, the online fundraising platform said, “GoFundMe supports peaceful protests, and we believe that was the intention of the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser when it was first created. We now have evidence from law enforcement […]
