Author Archives: Syndicated Content

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

Montreal police make arrest in fatal 2023 Old Montreal fire
MONTREAL - Montreal police have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a 2023 fire in Old Montreal that claimed the lives of seven people. Police say they arrested the owner of the build...
Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Spring is on the horizon and Sturgis snowmobilers hit trail one last time
STURGIS — From early-morning pancakes to a full day on the trails, the Sturgis Curling Club was buzzing with activity March 14. The Sturgis Curling Club was a busy hive of activity with a breakf...
Liz Jacobsen Mar 18, 2026

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday as monetary policy-makers wait to see whether a surge in global oil prices tied to war in the Middle East becomes a wider ...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026
FCAA warns of fake Peridot investment scam targeting Sask.
REGINA — The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of an impersonation scam involving the online entity using the website "theperidot com...
SaskToday Mar 18, 2026

CFL legend Darian Durant explains how football retribution differs from hockey
The Toronto Maple Leafs did not react to Auston Matthews being hit by Radko Gudas, so Saskatchewan Roughriders legend Darian Durant wanted to point out what happens in football. "If you...
Allan Ly Mar 18, 2026

In the news: BoC interest rate decision. Iran war poll, P. E. I Health Minister dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate ann...
Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Two in three people say Canada should remain neutral in Iran war: poll
OTTAWA - As war rages on in the Middle East, a new Leger poll suggests most Canadians believe the government of Canada should remain neutral, while one in four say Canada should support the United Sta...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

It's budget day in Quebec, and finance minister says don't expect major goodies
QUBEC - Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is set to table his budget today for the upcoming fiscal year. Speaking to journalists Tuesday, he said Quebecers shouldn't expect any new big-ticket items ...
Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026

Saskatchewan to deliver deficit budget, promises to 'protect' public services
REGINA - Saskatchewan's government is planning to table a deficit budget today in a move that Premier Scott Moe says protects public services. Moe has not said how large the deficit will be but says t...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Mar 18, 2026










