Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Alcohol, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report
OTTAWA - Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S. The annual docu...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Mar 31, 2026

Quantum leap: U of S becomes national hub for advanced computing
SASKATOON — After more than two decades of work and anticipation, University of Saskatchewan Mathematics and Statistics professor Dr. Steven Rayan is seeing his long-held vision become reality w...
Jon Perez Mar 31, 2026

'Long overdue': Prairie farmers welcome renewal of poison to target pesky gophers
Prairie farmers say a move by Ottawa to temporarily lift a ban on a rodent poison is a good start to address rampant gopher populations that have decimated crops and injured livestock. "I suspect mayb...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Mar 31, 2026

First Nation leader Robert Phillips says proposed DRIPA changes would gut legislation
VICTORIA - A First Nations leader said proposed amendments to British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act would take a "sledgehammer" to the landmark legislation. Robert Phi...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Mar 31, 2026

Construction work officially begins on $3-billion wind farm northeast of Quebec City
BEAUPR - Construction on a major wind farm northeast of Quebec City has been officially launched, with an investment of $3 billion. The first two phases of the Des Neiges wind farm - the southern sect...
Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press Mar 31, 2026

NDP seeks conflict of interest investigation of Cheveldayoff
REGINA — The opposition NDP has asked the Conflict of Interest Commissioner to investigate Ken Cheveldayoff over the subletting of his constituency office to a Saskatoon law firm. The correspond...
John Cairns Mar 31, 2026

Rainbow Hall market a big part of Easter preparations
CANORA - The Easter Bake Sale & Market was held at Rainbow Hall in Canora on March 21. In spite of icy roads, a number of supporters made it in for baking and other items in time for Easter. The d...
Rocky Neufeld Mar 31, 2026

Former Vancouver mayor laments 'normalcy' of Downtown Eastside 'despair'
VANCOUVER - Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a "depressing and traumatic experience" when he began his work as a provincial adviser in the Downtown Eastside last year, but...
Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press Mar 31, 2026

Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA - --- "Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human dignity. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. We extend our deepest condolences to ...
Canadian Press staff, The Canadian Press Mar 31, 2026

Canora Veselka Dancers Shine at Ukrainian dance competition
CANORA - Members of the Canora Veselka Ukrainian Dance Club travelled to Regina March 19–22 to compete at the 34th annual Tavria Ukrainian Dance Competition, bringing home an impressive collecti...
Jennifer Prychak, Canora Veselka Mar 31, 2026












