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‘Big time’: Riders feel anticipation for Labour Day Classic in Sask
The Labour Day Classic isn't quite the same like other regular-season games.In Saskatchewan, there's a certain buzz in the air in the days leading into the annual showdown between the Saskatchewan Rou...
Aug 29, 2025

Teen charged with attempted murder following stabbing at East Flat residence
Editor's note: this story was updated on Friday at 6:30p.m. to reflect new information related to charges.A 13-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy are in hospital following a stabbing incident on the 90...
Aug 29, 2025
Sask. deficit could more than double, to $815.4 million
Last week, the provincial government announced a projected $348.5 million deficit at the first quarter financial update. However, a closer look at the numbers reveals it could end up being more than d...
Aug 29, 2025

Federal government posts $3.3 billion deficit from April to June
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a $3.3 billion deficit in the first three months of its fiscal year. The result for the April-to-June period compared with a $2.9 billion deficit for the same st...
Aug 29, 2025

Mauritania's coast guard says at least 49 died when a boat carrying migrants capsized this week
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) - At least 49 people died and nearly 100 are still missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized this week, the Mauritanian coast guard said Friday. Authorities said the ...
Aug 29, 2025

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former VP Harris, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. That's according to a senior White House official. Former vice presidents typica...
Aug 29, 2025

Free transit for first day of school
It's often their first 'big kid' responsibility: taking the bus to school on their own. While it can be exciting to ride with friends or have a bit of independence from parents, it can also be a littl...
Aug 29, 2025

Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone and halts humanitarian pauses
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel's military on Friday said it was suspending mid-day pauses allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza City, calling it a "a dangerous combat zone." The city ...
Aug 29, 2025

Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, ruling that as the country's leader she violated constitutional rules on ...
Aug 29, 2025

In the news today: StatCan to release GDP data for June and Q2 today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release GDP data for June and Q2 today Statistics Canada is set to release gross domestic product d...
Aug 29, 2025