Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: National News
No decision on B.C. ostrich case until at least Oct. 30, as cull opponent is arrested
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Supreme Court of Canada likely won't decide until at least Oct. 30 whether to hear a last-ditch appeal against a planned cull of ostriches at a British Columbi...
Oct 17, 2025
Trump hitting medium and heavy trucks with 25 per cent tariff on Nov. 1
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday to slap a 25 per cent tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks beginning Nov. 1, with a carveout for vehicles traded under...
Oct 17, 2025
Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.'s North Coast
BANKS ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced the establishment of three marine refuges along British Columbia's North Coast. The Haida Nation an...
Oct 17, 2025
Tour bus had brake problems before deadly rollover at Columbia Icefield
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - A fatality inquiry has heard the driver of a tour bus complained about its brakes days before it tumbled down an embankment in Jasper National Park, killing three people. Cou...
Oct 17, 2025
'A lot of twists and turns': Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in the sky
A Halifax pilot and longtime Blue Jays fan has taken his support for Canada's baseball team to new heights - literally - tracing the team's logo through the skies over Nova Scotia. "I wanted to cheer ...
Oct 17, 2025
Justice ministers wrap up their meeting in Alberta
OTTAWA - Ministers responsible for justice and public safety at the federal, provincial and territorial levels wrapped up two days of discussions Friday on bail reform and the role of victims in the c...
Oct 17, 2025
Upcoming budget to include funding for 1,000 new CBSA officers, minister says
NIAGARA FALLS - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Friday the federal government will fulfil an election campaign promise in its upcoming November budget with funding to hire 1,000 more C...
Oct 17, 2025
Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program for FIFA World Cup
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is developing a wastewater surveillance program to detect any potential spread of diseases during the FIFA World Cup. Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health Dr. Michel...
Oct 17, 2025
Five things to know about British Columbia's ongoing public service strike
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government and the union representing its striking public service workers announced Friday they would go into non-binding arbitration to try to find a solution to the ...
Oct 17, 2025
Carney heading to Asia for 9 day trip to work on trade, defence partnerships
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea over nine days at the end of the month to attend two multinational summits. Carney is scheduled to attend the Ass...
Oct 17, 2025
