Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang testifies at fitness hearing
VANCOUVER - The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park testified Monday at a hearing in Vancouver to determine whether he is fit to stand trial. Jongwon Ham, who appe...
Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

Liberals nominate Fintrac official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has nominated a senior official from the national financial intelligence agency as Ottawa's next fiscal watchdog. Wayne Long, secretary of state for financial instituti...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

Premier Moe announces 'Patients First' health-care plan to address issues
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has released a plan that aims to make it easier for patients to access and receive care in the province. Moe says the "Patients First" plan seeks to reduce s...
Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

Major ice storm headed to southern Quebec, up to 35 mm of freezing rain over 24 hours
Environment Canada says a "potentially critical" ice storm is heading for southern Quebec starting Wednesday. According to a special weather statement, the region can expect 20 to 30 millimetres of fr...
Erika Morris, The Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

Lawyer for Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet says accuser's testimony lacks credibility
MONTREAL - Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet was back on the witness stand Monday denying he ever acted inappropriately with women, with his lawyer suggesting the accuser at the centre of his defamation la...
Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

$30M settlement offer in Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER - A $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit by former students of two Vancouver-area Catholic schools over allegations of decades of child abuse at the hands of Chr...
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

NRC to acquire Bombardier jet as feds earmark nearly $1B for defence research
OTTAWA - The federal government says it will put more than $900 million into the National Research Council for defence initiatives, including the purchase of a Bombardier jet for private sector resear...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

CP NewsAlert: $30M settlement offer in Vancouver-area Catholic school abuse case
VANCOUVER - Lawyers say former students at two Vancouver-area Catholic schools have received a $30 million settlement offer in a class-action lawsuit over alleged abuse. More to come. The Canadian Pre...
Canadian Press Mar 09, 2026

Gas prices surge at one of the fastest rates in years: analyst
SASKATCHEWAN — Average retail gasoline prices in Saskatchewan have hit 145.02 c/L, up 13.4 c/L from last week, according to GasBuddy.com. “In just a week, Canadian motorist...
SaskToday Mar 09, 2026

Former Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Dartanyan Tinsley signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Riders announced Monday that they have signed American offensive lineman Dartanyan Tinsley. Tinsley, listed at six-foot-four and 320 pounds, signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free a...
Dave Thomas Mar 09, 2026










