Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas
VICTORIA - Vessels will have to steer one kilometre clear of endangered southern resident orcas under newly proposed federal regulations that are being applauded by commercial whale watchers. Erin Gle...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Canadian sport system ‘underfunded and unsafe,’ commission urges Ottawa to step up
Canadian sport needs an overhaul, and it starts with the federal government. That was the conclusion of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's final report released Tuesday. The Canadian sport sys...
Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Tax help and affordability: Highlights from the Manitoba budget
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala tabled on Tuesday the provincial budget for 2026-27. Here are some highlights: - The provincial sales tax is to be removed, as of July, on all food at ...
Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Yukon non-profit sues feds after defunding of meal program for First Nations kids
A Yukon non-profit says the federal government is wrongfully dragging its feet on reconsidering a decision to cut funding for a program that delivered nutritious meals to hundreds of First Nations chi...
Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government laid out a provincial budget Tuesday that promises savings for snack lovers, many homeowners and young people who ride buses. As of July 1, the province plans to rem...
Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Sask Distance Learning to offer health careers course for high school students
REGINA - The province has announced a new high school course is being launched to introduce students to the health-care sector. The course being launched is Health Careers 20L and is being offered by ...
John Cairns Mar 24, 2026

Unclear when Ottawa will complete fighter jet review: Saab CEO
OTTAWA - More than a year after the Liberal government launched a review of plans to buy a fleet of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, even the competition doesn't know when exactly Ottawa will r...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Avalanche that killed three in B.C. is being investigated as 'workplace incident'
British Columbia's Workers' Compensation Board has launched an investigation into a fatal avalanche this weekend just north of Terrace that killed three heli-skiers. The investigation by the board, al...
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Mar 24, 2026

Closing grain prices Tuesday, March 24
Below are today's closing net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 652.93 (up 2.50) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils: 5...
Ryan Young Mar 24, 2026

Riders, Co-op bring back $20 tickets for fans
REGINA - A cheap, affordable way for Saskatchewan Roughriders fans to attend home games is coming back. The football club, in collaboration with co-op have announced the return of the Co-op Community ...
Martin Oldhues Mar 24, 2026










