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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 […]

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 […]

The province is reporting an inmate has died at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.  A 41-year-old male inmate was declared deceased on Aug.17 at the Men’s Reintegration Unit. He was found unresponsive in the washroom. Corrections staff initiated life-saving measures and called EMS. EMS declared the inmate deceased at 11:07 p.m. The Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatchewan […]

More than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries.  The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. says it has served a 72-hour strike notice to the railway. The Teamsters Canada Rail […]

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that made household names of Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and many others, has died. He was 88. NBC’s “Today” show, citing family members, said Donahue died Sunday after a long illness. Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first […]

Yesterday morning, fire crews were dispatched to a multi-family building in Regina after reports of a fire on the 3300 block of Garnet Street. The call came in at 10:03 a.m., and firefighters arrived quickly to find a blaze in one of the suites. The fire was contained to the suite of origin, preventing it […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip Today Partly to mostly sunny   Wind:  S-SE 15-30 km/h High: 32° 10% Tonight A few clouds   Wind: S-SE 15-25 km/h Low: 18° 10% Tuesday Mostly sunny   Wind:  S-SE 15-25 km/h High: 31° 0% Tuesday night Partly cloudy – isolated showers and thunderstorms Wind: SE 15-25 km/h Low: […]

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC More than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries.  The union representing […]