Category Archives: Provincial News
SaskEnergy could face steep fines and jail for not remitting carbon tax
Saskatchewan's natural gas utility could face hefty fines for not remitting the carbon tax to the federal government, and its executives may also face jail for failing to do so, federal legislation sa...
Nov 01, 2023
'Absolutely not': No more carve-outs when it comes to carbon pricing, Trudeau says
There will be no further carbon price carve-outs, including for natural gas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as criticism of his decision to temporarily exempt home heating oil from the po...
Nov 01, 2023
Mating Season Can Mean More Car Versus Animal Crashes.
The fall season is in full swing, and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is urging drivers to look out for animals on the road. Executive Director of the SWF Darrell Crabbe says autumn is mating sea...
Oct 30, 2023
'The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken': 'Friends' creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; his "Friends" mom Mor...
Oct 29, 2023
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high. "With clearer signs that moneta...
Oct 25, 2023
New Session Opens with a Speech from the Throne
The Saskatchewan Party government is to deliver the throne speech today and outline its priorities for the year. Premier Scott Moe says the government plans to address concerns around ...
Oct 25, 2023
NDP feels it is closing the gap with Sask Party
The NDP believes it is gaining ground on the SaskParty Government, pointing to a new poll from "Insightrix". The NDP is very strong in Regina (59 percent) and Saskatoon (65 percent), and the party fee...
Oct 20, 2023
Saskatchewan legislature prepared for final vote on pronoun bill
Saskatchewan politicians are returning to the legislature today for third reading on the government's proposed pronoun bill. If the bill is passed at third reading, it would become law in t...
Oct 20, 2023
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission asks province to reconsider pronoun bill
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is asking the province to reconsider its proposed pronoun legislation, saying it infringes upon the rights of students. In a letter, the commis...
Oct 19, 2023
Wab Kinew to be sworn in as Manitoba premier along with new NDP cabinet
Manitoba's new premier, Wab Kinew, is scheduled to be sworn in today and appoint his cabinet. Kinew led the New Democrats to victory on Oct. 3 and defeated the Progressive Conservatives, who had been ...
Oct 18, 2023
