Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Alberta begins final debate on bill to apply notwithstanding clause to 3 more laws
EDMONTON - The Alberta government moved to the final stage of debate early Wednesday on legislation that, if passed, would see the Charter's notwithstanding clause invoked four times in less than two ...
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press Dec 10, 2025

Alberta moves closer in debate to passing bill using notwithstanding clause 3 times
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government moved one step closer late Tuesday night to passing legislation invoking the Charter's notwithstanding clause for a fourth time in this sitting. ...
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press Dec 10, 2025

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign reigning Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Jermarcus Hardrick to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 CFL season. The six-foot-four, 315-pound Hardrick returns to ...
Dave Thomas Dec 09, 2025

Transat deal offers relief for vacationers worried strike would disrupt travel plans
MONTREAL AND TORONTO - A tentative deal reached hours ahead of a strike deadline by the Air Transat pilots union prevented the chaos of a holiday-adjacent work stoppage but came too late for some pass...
Christopher Reynolds and Cassidy McMackon, The Canadian Press Dec 09, 2025

Handi-Capable opens in Kamsack with a mission of inclusion
KAMSACK — Handi-Capable, a new clothing store, was expected to be open in Kamsack by Dec. 15. Teddy Hudye, who was left paraplegic after an accident 10 years ago, is opening the store at 401 Que...
William Koreluik / Freelance Reporter Dec 09, 2025

Air Transat averts pilot strike with tentative deal
MONTREAL - Air Transat passengers breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday evening after the company reached a tentative deal with its pilot union, narrowly avoiding a strike on the cusp of the holiday trave...
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press Dec 09, 2025

Saskatchewan Polytechnic riding rankings high
REGINA — Saskatchewan Polytechnic has earned top honours on Re$earch InfoSource Inc.’s latest Top 50 Research Colleges list. For the third consecutive year, Sask. Polytech ranked first in ...
Sask. Polytech Media Relations Dec 09, 2025

Canada wraps up G7 tech ministers' meeting after signing EU, U.K. deals
OTTAWA - Canada ended a two-day meeting of G7 industry, digital and technology ministers Tuesday after signing agreements with European partners that are taking a tougher stand on regulating artificia...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Dec 09, 2025

Members of Parliament vote down Conservative pipeline motion
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament voted Tuesday to defeat a Conservative motion aimed at pinning down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast. The motion was defeated b...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Dec 09, 2025

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., resigning next year
OTTAWA - Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., said Tuesday she will end her tenure in Washington, D.C., in the new year. In a statement posted to social media, Hillman said it's the right...
Sarah Ritchie and Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Dec 09, 2025










