Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Vehicles were stranded in snow, schools and highways were closed, and some government services were delayed as an Alberta clipper continued to move eastward across the Prairies Thursday. Th...
Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

NDP, Sask Party trade shots on health care safety risks
REGINA - The NDP and Sask Party were sparring again on health care on Wednesday, with the government pushing back on some of the Opposition claims of long wait times. At a news conference at the Legis...
John Cairns Dec 18, 2025

Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act
MONTREAL - In what activists have described as a Robin Hood-inspired theft at a Montreal grocery store this week, several dozen people dressed as Santa and elves allegedly shoplifted thousands of doll...
Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

Alberta clipper moves out of Sask, more snow on the way
SASKATCHEWAN — Hundreds of thousands of Saskatchewan residents are digging out after a powerful Alberta clipper storm that plowed through the province on Dec. 17. A blizzard warning was issued f...
David Willberg Dec 18, 2025

Winter storm sweeps through Prairies, schools and universities close in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Blizzard conditions have made for hazardous road conditions across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting school closures in many areas. Some parts are expected to receive up to 20 ce...
Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

Winter storm sweeps through Prairies, schools and universities close in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Blizzard conditions have made for hazardous road conditions across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting school closures in many areas. Some parts are expected to receive up to 20 ce...
Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

U.S. trade representative fires opening salvo in review of Canada-U.S.-Mexico deal
OTTAWA - Washington's trade representative says a coming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal will hinge on resolving concerns about Canadian policies on dairy products, alcohol and digital ser...
The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

Pablo Rodriguez publicly resigns as Quebec Liberal leader after six months in job
MONTREAL - Pablo Rodriguez has publicly announced his resignation as Quebec Liberal leader amid an ongoing crisis in the party. He told reporters in Montreal today he had become a distraction as the L...
Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an agreement Thursday to speed up approval of major projects in the province under a "one project, one process, one decision" m...
David Baxter and Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025

Opening grain prices Thursday, December 18
Durum: 282.27 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 527.52 (down 5.40) Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 626.04 Lentils: 494.50 Oats: 158.00 Yellow Peas: 267.32 Feed Wheat: 169.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 243.81 (up 2.28) Bel...
Ryan Young Dec 18, 2025










