Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics cause onslaught of Canadian consular cases
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minis...
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Oct 13, 2025

Southern resident killer whales show signs of slow decline toward disappearance
The latest survey of endangered southern resident killer whales confirms their plateau and gradual slide toward disappearance in the absence of stronger measures to protect them, a director with the C...
Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press Oct 13, 2025

Saskatchewan Roughriders release Canadian kicker Campbell Fair
After a 5-for-5 field goal performance by Brett Lauther against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night, the Riders released Canadian kicker Campbell Fair on Sunday morning. The 25-year-old native of Oa...
Dave Thomas Oct 12, 2025
Largest pumpkin tips scales at 540 pounds in Preeceville
PREECEVILLE — The largest pumpkin to win the annual Preeceville Great Pumpkin contest tipped the scales at 540 plus pounds. The pumpkin was entered by Dennis Wales of Endeavour. Blake ...
Liz Jacobsen Oct 12, 2025

Travelling to Seattle to see the Jays in the ALCS? Some things to know
There's more than 4,000 kilometres between the home ballparks of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners. However, that huge travel distance for the teams to do battle in the American League Ch...
Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds
MONTREAL - A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options. The lead author said she h...
Coralie Laplante, The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025

PM Carney makes last-minute trip to Egypt summit for Trump's Gaza peace plan
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was set to leave Sunday afternoon for Egypt, to take part in a hastily organized summit surrounding the truce U.S. President Donald Trump helped arrange between Isr...
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Oct 12, 2025
Check the Highway Hotline before you head out
SASKATCHEWAN — With the rain and first snowfalls of the season, drivers should be checking with the Highway Hotline before heading out. While the rain has generally tapering off Monday morn...
SaskToday Oct 12, 2025

Estevan author releases book about friend's murder in Manitoba
ESTEVAN — An Estevan woman’s new book takes a deep look into the unsolved 1986 murder of Kerrie Ann Brown in Manitoba, and the short but memorable friendship between the two. &n...
David Willberg Oct 12, 2025

Yorkton chamber honours Sherry MacDonald for 20 years of service
YORKTON - A longtime Yorkton Chamber of Commerce employee was given a huge thankyou at the organization's Business Dinner Wednesday. Sherry MacDonald, who, it was pointed out, first set her purse on a...
Calvin Daniels Oct 12, 2025












