Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Carney: Canada might help vessels sail Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire
OTTAWA - Canada might join efforts to ensure ships can move freely through the Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire in the Persian Gulf, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. "There are conver...
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Mar 26, 2026

NDP point to industry submission against Sask Power hike
REGINA - The opposition New Democrats are raising concerns after a new industry submission was made to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel opposing Sask Power's 3.9 per cent power rate increas...
John Cairns Mar 26, 2026

Election bill takes aim at deepfakes, long ballots, threats to nomination contests
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is proposing new legislation to strengthen election integrity by banning digital deepfakes of candidates, cracking down on unduly long ballots and protecting nomination...
Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Mar 26, 2026

Indigenous services minister to announce $738M for health, emergency management
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected on Thursday to announce a $738.9-million funding package for First Nations health care, governance and emergency management. A draft ...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Mar 26, 2026

Key figure in Phoenix public service pay transition says he's leaving the team
OTTAWA - The public servant leading the transition away from the federal government's error-prone Phoenix pay system says he is stepping down because the team no longer needs him. Alex Benay, associat...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Mar 26, 2026

Opening grain prices Thursday, March 26
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 278.59 Feed Barley: 232.01 Canola: 659.53 (up 3.30) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 670.54 Red Lentils: 5...
Ryan Young Mar 26, 2026

CUPE health workers raise threat of job action at latest rally
REGINA - Frontline health-care workers from CUPE 5430 were back at the Legislature for a rally aimed at another attempt at getting a collective agreement done for their members. The difference this ti...
John Cairns Mar 26, 2026

Salim Touaibi guilty in drive-by shooting of Montreal teen, Bouadi acquitted
MONTREAL - Salim Touaibi has been found guilty of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder in the drive-by shooting of a teenager in Montreal in 2021. His co-accused, Aymane Bouadi, who...
Canadian Press Mar 26, 2026

Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in 'shocking' report
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous procurement strategy and may be allowing contractors to use shell companies to access contracts res...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Mar 26, 2026

Melville Millionaires coaches show: head coach and GM Doug Johnson
Doug Falconer Good morning once again. It’s time for the Melville Millionaires Coaches Show on GX94, and this morning I’m joined by the head coach of the Millionaires, Doug Johnson. Doug, ...
Benny Walchuk Mar 26, 2026












