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Alberta Opposition NDP calls for public input on plan to subsidize well cleanup
EDMONTON - Alberta's New Democrat Opposition wants public consultations on a government plan that would subsidize oil and gas companies to fulfil legal commitments to clean up old wells, a major propo...
Jan 11, 2023

AP source: Twins pass Correa's physical, finalize $200M deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - This time, Carlos Correa's deal is done. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Correa passed his physical exam and finalized a $200 mi...
Jan 11, 2023

Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations now available to Canadians
OTTAWA - The federal government is offering a new tax credit to help make it easier for Canadians to care for adult relatives in their own homes. The multi-generational home renovation tax credit took...
Jan 11, 2023

New York Republicans call on new GOP Rep. Santos to resign
NEW YORK (AP) - Local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over h...
Jan 11, 2023

Leafs star centre Matthews ruled out for game against visiting Predators
TORONTO - Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was ruled out of Toronto's game against the Nashville Predators hours before Wednesday night's opening faceoff. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe confirme...
Jan 11, 2023

Federal, provincial governments make big investment in crop research
The provincial and federal governments are making some big investments into crop research projects in 2023.The funding, which is being invested through Saskatchewan's Agriculture Development Fund, inc...
Jan 11, 2023

'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage
A report of a suspect vehicle in Saskatchewan's capital hours after a stabbing rampage on a First Nation some 300 kilometres away suddenly pulled city officers into the investigation and kept resident...
Jan 11, 2023

After banner world juniors, Connor Bedard not focusing on NHL draft
Connor Bedard didn't want to talk about his record-breaking performance. He also wasn't keen on looking ahead to the 2023 NHL draft. The star of the recent world junior hockey championship isn't inter...
Jan 11, 2023

Hawks bolster blue line, roster set for playoff push
The nationwide Canadian junior hockey trade deadline was Jan. 10, and the Nipawin Hawks made a couple of moves to prepare for a playoff push.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) bolstered thei...
Jan 11, 2023

Girl Guides of Canada pick ‘Embers’ as new name for group ages seven and eight
The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed its Brownies branch the "Embers."The organization said Wednesday that the new name applies immediately to its program for girls aged seven and eight in a bid to b...
Jan 11, 2023