Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Canada's population edged lower in fourth quarter as non-permanent residents drop
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population edged down in the fourth quarter, dipping 0.2 per cent. The agency says preliminary estimates indicate the population fell by 103,504 people fr...
Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Yorkton chamber extends Celebrate Success Awards application deadline
YORKTON — The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline to submit applications for the Celebrate Success Business Awards. The chamber has introduced a number of new award c...
Doug Falconer Mar 18, 2026

Three years after deadly fire, police arrest owner of Old Montreal building
MONTREAL - The owner of an Old Montreal building that went up in flames in 2023 has been charged with manslaughter in the deaths of seven people who died inside. Emile Benamor, 63, made a brief court ...
Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Population dropped in closing months of 2025 due to immigration slowdown: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada's latest estimates suggest Canada's population declined last year, due primarily to a drop in the number of non-permanent immigrants. The estimate suggests Canada's populati...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders bringing 'mini Grey Cup' experience to Saskatoon CFL preseason game
The Saskatchewan Roughriders aren’t just bringing a preseason game to Saskatoon; they’re bringing an experience. And if you ask team president and CEO Craig Reynolds, it’s going to f...
Dave Thomas Mar 18, 2026

Opening grain prices Wednesday, March 18
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 662.33 (up 3.80) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils: 5...
Ryan Young Mar 18, 2026

Ontario asks B.C., Quebec to drop electric vehicle targets
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking his counterparts in Quebec and British Columbia to drop their electric-vehicle sales targets, saying they are making the country less competitive. In the ...
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Third overpass strike sparks questions about permits and load accuracy
REGINA — A third overpass strike in recent weeks has sparked fresh questions at the legislature about permitting and load accuracy. Plenty of questions were asked by reporters Tuesday after yet ...
John Cairns Mar 18, 2026

2026 budget day is here, what's coming?
REGINA — Budget Day 2026 has arrived at the Saskatchewan legislature, with key details set to be unveiled later today. Details of the 2026-27 provincial budget will become known once Financ...
John Cairns Mar 18, 2026

Feds earmark money for munitions factories in Quebec, Ontario
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government is giving a big boost to the munitions industry to build up the domestic supply of heavy artillery shells. Ottawa will pump more th...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026










