Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Ottawa gives Canada Post a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles
GATINEAU - The federal government is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services...
Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

'You still matter': Shining a light on suicide prevention in Saskatchewan
OUTLOOK — Saskatchewan's suicide rate ranks above the national average, and the numbers tell a harrowing story. The province set a new high mark for suicides in one calendar year in 202...
Derek Ruttle Feb 07, 2026

Ready, set, camp: time to plan for summer
REGINA — Campers can mark their calendars and start dreaming of summer, as the 2026 Saskatchewan provincial parks reservation dates are now set. Seasonal campsite bookings in provincial parks wi...
SaskToday Feb 07, 2026

City of Regina urged to promote connections it has to TV hit 'Heated Rivalry'
REGINA - Some residents of Saskatchewan's capital are hoping their city can jump on the "Heated Rivalry" bandwagon, arguing Regina has skin in the game to make hay from the hit series. While the book ...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Olympics prompt early alcohol service option for Sask. bars
REGINA — Commercial permit holders in Saskatchewan, including bars and restaurants, can extend alcohol service hours to support Team Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympics. In a news release, th...
SaskToday staff Feb 07, 2026

Keeping her 'eye on the ball': Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
WASHINGTON - Kirsten Hillman hasn't written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat - soon to be Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. - may already have a title picked out: "Diplo...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

Quick facts about Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing ambassador in Washington
WASHINGTON - Canada's Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman is ending her term in February. Here are some quick facts about the top diplomat in Washington who has stickhandled the Canada-U.S...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Feb 07, 2026

SJHL Friday Roundup: Shootout drama, streaks extended, and shutouts across the league
Thomas Ries scored his second of the night with just 3.3 seconds left as the Yorkton Terriers edged the Estevan Bruins 5–4 at home Friday, extending their winning streak to five games. Cash Lani...
Benny Walchuk Feb 06, 2026

B.C.'s Warm weather forces those in ice-fishing derby into boats
Krista Clark is an avid ice fisher, but it was a late start to the season in British Columbia's East Kootenay region where she's lived for 47 years. "This year, it's been just waiting and waiting for ...
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026

China overturns death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg: NYT report
OTTAWA - China's highest court has overturned a Canadian man's death sentence, The New York Times is reporting. The death sentence ordered for British Columbia native Robert Lloyd Schellenberg in 2019...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Feb 06, 2026










