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CRTC given $8.5M for online news regulation as critics question its capability
Ottawa is giving $8.5 million to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to develop a regulatory regime covering the reuse of journalism by digital giants. Experts question whe...
Apr 11, 2022

Liberal government's budget still lacking in gender-based analysis: advocates
OTTAWA - Despite the Liberal government long styling itself as feminist, advocates say the recent federal budget lacked a sufficient gender-based analysis of its measures. Shalini Konanur, executive d...
Apr 11, 2022

Pharmasave cancels methadone exemption application
A business owner in Crescent Park says they have cancelled their request for an exemption to the city's methadone bylaw.Crescent Park Pharmasave was scheduled to appear at this evening's council meeti...
Apr 11, 2022

Base tax and mill rate bylaws one of several items on Melfort council agenda
Base taxes and the city's mill rate will be the major focus for Melfort city council when they convene on Monday.City council is expected to give first, second, and final reading to the 2022 Base Tax ...
Apr 11, 2022

Colorado low to hammer parts of province, just missing Prince Albert
A major storm is on its way to southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba that could deliver yet another deluge of snow. While Prince Albert isn't directly in the path of the worst of the weather, we will get...
Apr 11, 2022

Contraband seized inside Sask. Penitentiary
Correctional Services of Canada (CSC) has seized contraband and unauthorized items from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.Due to vigilance from staff, the CSC said they seized crystal methamphetamine, mar...
Apr 11, 2022

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been named the NHL's first star of the week after scoring seven goals and four assists in four games. The 24-year-old sniper enjoyed a record-...
Apr 11, 2022

N.L. Royal St. John's Regatta ends 'sexist' gender-based rowing distances
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Women and men will row the same distances at the Royal St. John's Regatta this summer for the first time in the race's 203-year history. Race officials said today the regatta this A...
Apr 11, 2022

Mass shooting inquiry: N.S. firefighters take aim at RCMP's handling of their ordeal
HALIFAX - The inquiry investigating the mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed 22 lives heard testimony today from two firefighters who had sharp criticism for the way the Mounties handled their si...
Apr 11, 2022

Prince Charles and Camilla set to return to Canada in May for 3-day royal tour
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are set to return to Canada in May, their first visit in five years, as part of the celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum jubilee. Clarence House and the Gove...
Apr 11, 2022