Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Teacher recognized for heroism following fire attack on girl at Saskatoon high school
SASKATOON - A teacher who suffered burns to his hands and face after rescuing a student set on fire at a Saskatoon high school has received a prestigious award for bravery. The U.S.-based Carnegie Her...
Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Quebec man charged in U.S. court for alleged role in 'grandparent scam'
BURLINGTON - A Quebec man charged with allegedly participating in a network that defrauded seniors in more than 40 U.S. states has appeared in Vermont district court. U.S. officials say Jimmy Ylimaki,...
Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
OTTAWA - Gun control advocacy group PolySeSouvient blames "weak political leadership" for what it calls "poor participation" in a federal compensation program for banned firearms. Public Safety Minist...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

New court date for Kelliher man, accused of kidnapping with a firearm
PUNNICHY — A Kelliher man charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping with a firearm has made his first court appearance. Adrian Frank, 31, appeared in Punnichy provincial court on March 24...
Doug Falconer Mar 25, 2026

Fact File: Posts misidentify pilot involved in fatal Air Canada crash
Multiple social media posts this week paid tribute to the two pilots who died in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. But in some of the po...
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Second inmate within one month killed in maximum-security prison near Quebec City
MONTREAL - A second inmate has been killed in less than one month following an altercation inside a maximum-security prison near Quebec City. Quebec provincial police say they are investigating the de...
Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Fertilizer prices climb, but some bought ahead of time
Fertilizer prices are high ahead of the seeding season and show no signs of slowing down. The exact price depends on the supplier farmers deal with, but it's widely acknowledged that they were hig...
Ryan Young Mar 25, 2026

First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA - A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire serv...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Alberta, Ottawa reach 'agreement-in-principle' on methane emissions
CALGARY - Alberta and Ottawa have reached an "agreement-in-principle" that puts the province in control of regulating its methane emissions, with final rules expected by the end of this year. The fede...
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Regina youth share about hurdles of finding jobs
REGINA — Finding a job as a youth hasn’t been easy for dozens of local residents who attended Wednesday’s Regina Career Fair and Training Expo Canada. 22-year-old Hunter Brouzes curr...
Martin Oldhues Mar 25, 2026










