Author Archives: Syndicated Content

'Shocking' data shows more treatment needed for youth with opioid use disorder: doctors
TORONTO - An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says more youth are using opioids and calls for urgent action to provide treatment when they become addicted. "Th...
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press Oct 26, 2025

Canadian War Museum's chief historian, Tim Cook, dies
OTTAWA - The Canadian War Museum says its chief historian and research director has died. The museum's CEO announced the death in a news release Sunday, saying Tim Cook was "instrumental in shaping th...
Canadian Press Oct 26, 2025

Tips for a painless prowl this Halloween
REGINA — CAA Saskatchewan is brewing up a cauldron of safety tips to help both trick-or-treaters and motorists enjoy a night full of fun ... without the fright. Whether you're haunting the s...
SaskToday Oct 26, 2025

Was that Colonel Sanders behind home plate at the Blue Jays game?
No, your eyes weren't deceiving you, Jays fans. That was Colonel Sanders behind the plate. A man looking very much like founder of KFC, right down the white suit, hair, mustache and Van Dyke beard, wa...
Fatima Raza, The Canadian Press Oct 26, 2025

Residents say Port of Montreal expansion in Contrecoeur unnecessary, harmful
MONTREAL - Dozens of residents of a town northeast of Montreal where the Port of Montreal wants to expand capacity at a container facility say the project is unnecessary and harmful. Residents demonst...
Sébastien Auger, The Canadian Press Oct 26, 2025

Air cadets prepare for Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day ceremonies
KAMSACK — Kamsack air cadets pinned a poppy on Kamsack Mayor Beth Dix on the front steps of the community’s Royal Canadian Legion Hall recently as a way of announcing the upcoming Veterans...
William Koreluik / Freelance Reporter Oct 26, 2025

Humboldt Broncos survivor delivers powerful message to students
TECUMSEH, Ont. — On April 6, 2018, Tyler Smith and his Humboldt Broncos teammates were on their way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game. A game they would never play. Smith was one of 13...
Fred Groves / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / Lakeshore News Reporter Oct 26, 2025

B.C. public service union announces tentative deal to end strike after 8 weeks
BURNABY - The B.C. General Employees' Union says it will recommend that its members vote to accept a tentative deal reached with the provincial government to bring an end to strike action, while a uni...
Canadian Press Oct 26, 2025

Norquay woman earns Community Leadership Award
NORQUAY — Because of significant community contributions, a Norquay woman was presented with a high honour by the Insurance Brokers of Saskatchewan (IBAS). Reagan Foster of the Norquay branch of...
Willaim Koreluik / Freelance Reporter Oct 26, 2025

Quebecers have a chance to cast an early ballot ahead of Nov. 2 municipal election
MONTREAL - Advance polls are open across 1,100 Quebec municipalities, just one week shy of the provincewide Nov. 2 vote. Polls will be open today between noon and 8 p.m., but many citizens have not re...
Canadian Press Oct 26, 2025












