Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Metal detectors part of beefed-up hospital security in Sask., says SHA
REGINA — In the wake of some high-profile security incidents at Saskatchewan hospitals, security is being beefed up at hospitals in the province. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed ...
John Cairns Jan 21, 2026

Federal Court sets aside TikTok Canada shutdown order
TikTok will live to scroll another day in Canada. A Federal Court judge has set aside a government order for the social media company to wind down operations in Canada, meaning it can keep running its...
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press Jan 21, 2026
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MN-S ERII rep Digness suspended after ethics review; interim appointed
SASKATOON — The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S) has suspended Eastern Region 2 representative Brent Digness for an indeterminate period following an ethics review related to record...
Nicole Goldsworthy / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jan 21, 2026

B.C. man gets 5 years in Snapchat child sex abuse case, as advocates warn of surge
CAMPBELL RIVER - A British Columbia man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a minor he met over Snapchat, his jailing coming amid what advocates sa...
Canadian Press Jan 21, 2026

Closing grain prices Wednesday, January 21
Below are today's closing net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 274.92 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 591.62 (up 6.00) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 586.04 Red Lentils: 4...
Ryan Young Jan 21, 2026

Doug Ford calls for boycott of Chinese EVs that will enter Canada under Carney deal
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles when they are allowed back into the country under a deal recently struck by Prime Minister Mark Ca...
Allison Jones and Liam Casey, The Canadian Press Jan 21, 2026

Federal Agriculture Minister holds roundtable meeting for the Next Policy Framework
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald hosted an in-person roundtable with sector stakeholders Tuesday to mark the launch of consultations that will inform the development of ...
Doug Falconer Jan 21, 2026

B.C. mayor urges Ottawa to co-ordinate extortion fight after rash of shootings
SURREY - The mayor of Surrey, B.C., is urging Ottawa to "take immediate action and implement a full-scale national initiative" against extortion violence in Canada amid a rash of shootings linked to a...
Canadian Press Jan 21, 2026

China beef market reopens, Marit says Sask. cattle sector to gain
SASKATOON — Agriculture Minister David Marit said China’s resumption of importing Canadian beef will immediately be felt by Saskatchewan’s cattle producers and livestock sector, rest...
Jon Perez Jan 21, 2026
Agreement simplifies administrative hurdles for service rig operators
WEYBURN — The provincial government is removing administrative burdens for some drivers of service rigs in the province's energy sector. Previously, all Saskatchewan service rig ...
SaskToday Jan 21, 2026










