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Israel losing Canadian hearts and minds as poll shows growing outrage over Gaza
A new poll suggests Israel is losing the battle for hearts and minds in Canada, with more Canadians now reporting their sympathies lie with Palestinians due to moral outrage over the war in Gaza.Anoth...
Aug 07, 2025

The Battlefords' Keegan Isaac and Itsy Bitsy Big Band to headline Saskatoon's Broadway Theatre
Keegan Isaac, who is in his early 20s, admits it's a strange dream to have. "It's always been my dream to be a big band singer," he said. "Which is kind of a funny dream for a teenager growing up in S...
Aug 07, 2025

Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
HAMILTON - He's an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his roots. Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a pub...
Aug 07, 2025

NDP focus on economy, northern issues as caucus meets in Prince Albert
Saskatchewan's official opposition is taking aim at the provincial economy, highlighting what its plans would be as its now much larger caucus met in Prince Albert on Thursday. Leader Carla Beck met w...
Aug 07, 2025

MN-S marks opening of affordable housing project in La Ronge
Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) held a ribbon cutting ceremony in La Ronge on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the two modular duplexes along Robertson Drive. The affordable housing project was ma...
Aug 07, 2025

Rainfall warning issued for northeast, east-central areas
Much of the northeast is now under a rainfall warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning Thursday afternoon, saying the region can expect 50 to 75 mm of rain in total. A low-pre...
Aug 07, 2025

Administration asks Supreme Court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to lift a court order blocking immigration stops a judge found to be indiscriminate in Southern California. The emergency...
Aug 07, 2025

Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player
TORONTO - Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash deal worth up to $9 million (all figures in U.S. dollars), hoping the attacking midfielder will help revive its ...
Aug 07, 2025

Guatemalan man's estate entitled to redress after court says death was linked to work
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has ruled that the family of a Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death in 2021 trying to repair a flat tire on his employer's car is entitled to compensation. The h...
Aug 07, 2025

Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER - The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium, organizers announced Thursday. Super 60 matches last about 90 minutes with each team batting f...
Aug 07, 2025