Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: National News

Communication regulator considers changes to extend reach of national alerting system
OTTAWA - Rural municipalities, Indigenous organizations and civil society groups are calling for changes to ensure people in remote parts of Canada receive emergency alerts during a crisis. The sugges...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Dec 22, 2025

In the news: Canada-U.S. trade talks, Restoring electricity, Premiers reflect on 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... A tariff exemption was Canada's salvation in 2025. It's 'absolutely' at risk in 2026 Economists and trade law...
Canadian Press Dec 22, 2025

B.C.'s David Eby 'not seeking' 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA - It should have been a very bad day for David Eby's government. But on Dec. 3, the morning after the pending closure of the pulp mill in Crofton, B.C., was announced with the loss of 350 job...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Dec 22, 2025

A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s 'absolutely' at risk in 2026
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff campaign appeared to move at a breakneck pace towards Canada's economy this year. But beyond threats of double-digit tariff rates and sharp pain in manufa...
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press Dec 22, 2025

Some pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops snacks recalled due to possible E. coli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several types of Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops are being recalled due to possible microbial contamination. The agency says Pizza Pops pepperoni and bacon pizza sn...
Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Significant increase in the circulation of counterfeit bills in retail stores
MONTREAL - The Retail Council of Canada is sounding the alarm about a significant increase in fake $20, $50 and $100 bills being circulated since November. The association reports it has detected more...
Sébastien Auger, The Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Firefighters say they face increasing rates of violence while on duty
HALIFAX - Firefighters say they are facing increasing levels of violence on duty, and they're asking the federal government to step up legislation. In a survey of over 117 fire departments in Canada, ...
Emily Baron Cadloff, The Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Four young MPs born in the 2000s say they want to be a voice for Canada's youth
OTTAWA - The spring federal election saw voters elect four MPs who were born in the 2000s - the first Canadians from that age cohort ever to take seats in the House of Commons. Eight months into the j...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year
OTTAWA - Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break. Departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Environ...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Dec 21, 2025

Man suspected of shooting officer arrested after 24-hour standoff in Welland, Ont.
A 59-year-old man suspected of shooting a police officer in a city southwest of Niagara Falls has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a nearly 24-hour standoff, police said. Niagara ...
Cassidy McMackon, The Canadian Press Dec 20, 2025










