Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Opening grain prices Wednesday, December 9
Durum: 282.27 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 560.62 (up 1.50) Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 626.04 Lentils: 505.50 Oats: 158.00 Yellow Peas: 263.65 (down 4.41) Feed Wheat: 169.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 248.27 (up...
Dec 10, 2025
Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything
WEBEQUIE AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATIONS - This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. - I. THE WARNING The ancestors knew. First Nation elders understood the south would march north eventually. The...
Dec 10, 2025
Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION - This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. - The fumes coming through the walls of Neskantaga First Nation's nursing station warned of a crisis with a familiar smell. D...
Dec 10, 2025
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
TORONTO - The Bank of Canada left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it signalled the 2.25 per cent level is about right to balance keeping inflation in check with helping the economy grow. ...
Dec 10, 2025
Nurturing independence thrust of grant program
REGINA — Saskatchewan communities are making strides as they take action to support older adults. The Facilitating Independence Grant Funding (FIG) from the Ministry of Health, which is co-ordin...
Dec 10, 2025
Pro-Palestinian activist Yves Engler barred from running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA - Self-described "agitator" Yves Engler has been denied entry to the NDP leadership race, after the party's vetting committee said it has credible evidence of harassment. In a statement issued ...
Dec 10, 2025
Thin ice during construction at Theodore Dam
YORKTON – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is continuing major upgrades to the spillway at Theodore Dam over the winter. It includes repairing the concrete spillway, replacing drainage piping ben...
Dec 10, 2025
In the news: U.S. security strategy doesn't meddle in Canadian politics: Hoekstra
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... U.S. not meddling in Canadian politics: Hoekstra U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying conce...
Dec 10, 2025
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta's governing United Conservatives stayed up into the early pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning to pass a bill that marks the fourth time in under two months they hav...
Dec 10, 2025
In the news: U.S. poised to meddle in Canadian politics? Pipeline popularity up?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... U.S. not meddling in Canadian politics: Hoekstra U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying conce...
Dec 10, 2025
