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'Sobering statistic:' One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk
FREDERICTON - Many butterflies, bees and moths are fluttering into oblivion. A new report co-authored by a Canadian researcher warns that more than one-fifth of pollinator species it studied in North America are at risk of extinction. Out of 759 pollinators - animals critical for food production and healthy ecosystems ...
14h ago
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Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Calls from the U.S. to Roustan Hockey headquarters in Canada in recent weeks have been anything but routine, as bulk orders of name-brand sticks have suddenly become complicated conversations. "These customers want to know: When their orders ship, will they have to pay an additional 25% tariff? ...
15h ago

Michael Bublé set to host Juno Awards tonight in Halifax
Michael Bublé will bring his trademark touch of charm to the Juno Awards in Vancouver tonight. "The Voice" coach and Canadian pop crooner is set to host this year's celebration of homegrown music. The Junos broadcast live on CBC from Vancouver's Rogers Arena with performances by rising country singer J...
Mar 30, 2025

Regina will consider shortening downtown paid parking hours
REGINA - Regina is proposing a change to the hours of paid parking downtown. A motion for the upcoming April 2nd executive committee meeting proposes a change to the Regina Traffic Bylaw, reducing the hours of paid parking to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. This would be a one-hour difference from the current procedures,...
Mar 30, 2025

Highway Hotline: Roads are improving after spring storm
SASKATCHEWAN - After a wintery mix of precipitation Thursday and Friday, including freezing drizzle, Saskatchewan is weather alert free and highway conditions continue to improve. Danielle Desjardins, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said Fort San, a village northeast of ...
Mar 30, 2025