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The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is announcing its next steps in its labour dispute with the provincial government. STF President Samantha Becotte says teachers will stage one day, rotating strikes starting Thursday February 1st. That means specific districts will be targeted, not the entire province. Teachers will strike at all schools in Holy Trinity, Prairie South, […]

A coroner’s inquest into a mass stabbing on a Saskatchewan First Nation is expected to hear today from elders and the Parole Board of Canada. Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and wounded 17 on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby community of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, on Sept. 4, 2022. The 32-year-old […]

The Liberals intend to move quickly to get a Ukraine free-trade bill back up for debate and pressure the Conservatives to support it as MPs return to the House of Commons today following the Christmas break. The legislation to implement an updated free-trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine became unexpected political fodder in the fall when the Conservatives voted […]

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Monday was discharged from a private London clinic after undergoing a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old monarch was admitted to the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales, his daughter-in-law, also recently had abdominal surgery. Charles, who ascended the throne 16 months ago, was diagnosed with the benign […]

The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation may lay out its next moves in its on-going labour dispute with the provincial government. So far, teachers across the province have staged two one day strikes. The main issue is classroom size and complexity. The STF believes this needs to be bargained with the provincial government. The Sask Party government […]

Family and friends of a Saskatchewan man who was shot to death by his lover gasped and cried after a judge found the Mountie guilty of manslaughter. Bernie Herman, 55, had pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. The two men are not related. Court of King’s Bench Justice Gary Meschishnick […]

Canada’s Health Minister Mark Holland says some provinces will stand opposed to expanding medical assistance in dying for ideological reasons, but the government wants to ensure a majority feel ready.  Holland recently acknowledged provinces have expressed fears that the country may not be ready for the change to take effect in March.  The governments of […]

As the Liberal caucus gathers in Ottawa, a Newfoundland MP is backing away from comments he made earlier this week calling for a review of Justin Trudeau’s leadership.  Avalon MP Ken McDonald told CBC News he thinks it’s time for party members to “clear the air” and have a conversation about the direction of the […]

A judge has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act to quell “Freedom Convoy” protests in the national capital and at key border points two years ago. In a decision released Tuesday, Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley said invocation of the act led to the infringement of constitutional rights.  […]

Ryan Gosling’s turn as Ken in the summer blockbuster “Barbie” and writer-director Celine Song’s debut feature “Past Lives” received Oscar nominations on Tuesday as the Academy Awards recognized the work of several Canadians.  Song’s romantic drama, partly based on her own life, snagged best picture and best original screenplay nominations. Gosling is up for best […]