Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Canora Jack & Jill Bonspiel ‘a lot of fun,’ Norquay rink wins
CANORA - “Enter a ladies team, men’s team or mixed team.” With that in mind, the Jack & Jill Bonspiel hosted by the Canora Curling Club on March 5-8 attracted a total of eight te...
Rocky Neufeld Mar 16, 2026

Closing grain prices Monday, March 16
Below are today's closing net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 631.63 (down 12.40) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils...
Ryan Young Mar 16, 2026

AI systems use Canadian journalism but don't attribute sources: report
OTTAWA - A new report says AI systems depend on Canadian journalism for knowledge but don't offer compensation or proper attribution in return. The study, which was conducted by McGill University's Ce...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Grain deliveries up slightly in week 31 for Canadian railways: Ag Transport Coalition
The Ag Transport Coalition reports week 31 saw much needed improvement in system performance, with CN and CPKC Rail combined, supplying 72% of hopper cars ordered, an improvement from the 65% performa...
Doug Falconer Mar 16, 2026

There's 'not much' Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: expert
OTTAWA - A Canadian defence expert says there's "not much" Canada could do in the Persian Gulf region right now to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, even if it wanted to. David Perry, president o...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., gets arena funding through Hockeyville after deadly shootings
TUMBLER RIDGE - Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is among several communities in Canada awarded funding through the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville program just weeks after a mass shooting attack in the town where eight p...
Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Nature groups warn federal funding cuts endangering efforts to protect land, water
OTTAWA - Some of Canada's most prominent conservation groups say Ottawa is putting at risk its goals to protect nearly one-third of Canada's land and waterways, with tens of millions of dollars in fed...
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Soccer Canada gets $300K in federal funding for youth initiatives ahead of World Cup
TORONTO - Canada Soccer is receiving $300,000 from the federal government to expand youth engagement initiatives across the country. Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, announced the...
Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Via Rail 'needs to improve its service' despite solid management: auditor general
Via Rail needs to improve its service - punctuality, in particular - according to Canada's auditor general, who nonetheless gave solid marks to the Crown corporation's management practices. In a repor...
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Suspects in killing of vocal critic of Iran make Vancouver court appearance
VANCOUVER - Two people accused of killing a vocal critic of Iran in British Columbia have appeared by video in a Vancouver courtroom. Forty-eight-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45...
Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026










