Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Five things to know about Canada's new 'strategic partnership' with China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney secured what he called a "landmark" deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, ending a three-day visit aimed at "recalibrating" strained relation...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Trump says it's a 'good thing' Carney signed a deal with China
WASHINGTON - While President Donald Trump said Friday it's a "good thing" that Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed a trade deal with China, his trade czar cautioned that Canada could regret the deci...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Carney and Xi blanket China's front pages, but trade deal gets little attention
Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has received wide coverage from Chinese media, featuring on most state-owned outlets' front pages. But their stories that repeat ...
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026
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Preeceville’s Camryn Nelson named top shot-put athlete in Western Canada
PREECEVILLE — Moving away from home and setting out to chart your own future is a tough journey, but Camryn Nelson of Preeceville is excelling. In her first year of university at the University ...
Liz Jacobsen Jan 16, 2026

Details of federal firearm buyback program to be announced Saturday
OTTAWA - The Liberal government plans to announce details of its national program to compensate owners of banned firearms at a briefing in Montreal on Saturday. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasanga...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Saskatchewan's Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China 'very good news'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada's new trade deal with China as "very good news" that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. Moe accompanied Pri...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Saskatchewan's Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China 'very good news'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada's new trade deal with China as "very good news" that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. Moe accompanied Pri...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Rapidly shifting weather forces highway closures across Saskatchewan
REGINA — Saskatchewan RCMP say Friday’s winter storm is changing road and weather conditions so quickly that drivers need to check updates repeatedly throughout the day and just before the...
SaskToday Jan 16, 2026

There is 'much alignment' between Canada, China on Greenland sovereignty: Carney
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found "much alignment" between his views on Greenland's sovereignty and those of Chinese President Xi Jinping in response to U.S. President Donald Tr...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026
High winds, blowing snow slash visibility, close highways around Regina
REGINA — Heavy winds and snow caused visibility issues for parts of Saskatchewan overnight on Thursday. Environment Canada said parts of the province saw gusts anywhere from 90 km/h to 100 km/hr...
Martin Oldhues Jan 16, 2026










