Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Gananoque, Ont., mayor wants to clamp down on Quebec parking scofflaws — literally
MONTREAL - The mayor of a town in eastern Ontario is proposing a clamp down on Quebec drivers who incur parking tickets. In a new directive posted in August, Gananoque Mayor John Beddows asked town st...
Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Home Run Derby brings added excitement to Ag Days
Rocky Neufeld Sep 09, 2025

Ag Days Slo-Pitch tournament crowns champion
CANORA - The eight-team Canora Ag Days Slo-Pitch Tournament on Aug. 23 was so successful that organizers are looking to turn it into a two-day event for 2026. The games started with two pools, four te...
Rocky Neufeld Sep 09, 2025

Liberal MPs meet in Edmonton to prepare for fall sitting, major projects agenda
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to hold his first big caucus retreat in Edmonton this week is sending a signal to the country that he's taking direction from Canadians, rather than dict...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Minister who oversaw Quebec auto board during cost overrun scandal out of cabinet
QUBEC - One of the Quebec ministers who oversaw an auto insurance board project that incurred major cost overruns says he will be shuffled out of cabinet. Franois Bonnardel, now public security minist...
Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Wildfires update: Cooler conditions aiding firefighting efforts
NORTHERN SASK. — After a brief flare-up, cooler conditions are again aiding firefighters in efforts to quell wildfires in the North. According to the latest numbers Tuesday morning from Sa...
John Cairns Sep 09, 2025

As support for immigration wanes, survey says optimism key to retaining immigrants
OTTAWA - As the political debate over immigration heats up again, a group that works to support newcomers says immigrants need a sense of both belonging and optimism to convince them to stay. The Inst...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Opening grain prices Tuesday, September 9
Durum: 282.27 Feed Barley: 203.59 Canola: &n...
Ryan Young Sep 09, 2025

Poilievre calls on Liberals to enact Conservative election pledges on housing
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to deal with the country's housing crisis, which he said is entering a new phase as prices begin to fall...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Sep 09, 2025

Three individuals / one team join Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame
YORKTON — The Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame held its 2025 induction ceremony Saturday. The night saw three individuals; Scott Borys, Harvey Stebner and Neil Weinmaster all in the builder...
Calvin Daniels Sep 09, 2025












