Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Fact File: Claim Rogers collects biometric data from store cameras unfounded
The claim Rogers retail stores used facial recognition on customers through its surveillance cameras appeared on social media in December. Rogers says it does not use the technology at its storefronts...
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians' anxiety: pollster
OTTAWA - A pollster says separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec are unlikely to succeed as long as many Canadians feel a persistent sense of insecurity and anxiety about the future. David Coletto,...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

Yorkton MLA David Chan reflects on a year of growth, challenges and investment across the region
YORKTON — Yorkton MLA David Chan says his first full year in provincial politics has been one of learning, long days and steady progress as the Saskatchewan Party government continues its push o...
Tanner Wallace-Scribner Dec 31, 2025

CRA says it's owed more than $10 billion in COVID-19 benefit payments
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency says it's owed $10.35 billion in COVID-19 benefits. Nina Ioussoupova, a spokesperson for the agency, said that, as of Nov. 30, it had disbursed $83.5 billion in COVI...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River
MONTRAL - On New Year's Eve morning in Montreal, Mark Nikiforov sawed a hole into the thick sheet of ice capping the St. Lawrence River, preparing to plunge inside. With temperatures hovering around -...
Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

List of Order of Canada appointees announced New Year's Eve
The Governor General made 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, including six promotions within in the Order and one honorary appointment. Companions Rosalie Abella, Toronto Simon Brault, Saint-Jean...
Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

Nardwuar becomes first 'human serviette' appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO - When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of Canada, he includes baseball player Fergie Jenkins, filmmaker Guy Maddin and singer Avril Lavigne - twice. It's not surprisi...
David Friend, The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

Opening grain prices Wednesday, December 31
Durum: 274.92 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 531.12 (down 4.20) Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 626.04 Lentils: 494.50 Oats: 158.00 Yellow Peas: 267.32 Feed Wheat: 169.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 246.46 (down 1.08) B...
Ryan Young Dec 31, 2025

Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA - A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year. Just over one in five respondents to the poll publis...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025

Carney reflects on 2025's 'challenges' in New Year's Eve message
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says in his New Year's Eve message that Canada faced "challenges" in 2025 but the country is strongest when it's united. As Canadians prepare to ring in the new yea...
Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025










