Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: National News

Canadian army commander lists items for military modernization
CALGARY - The commander of the Canadian Army told a defence industry conference Wednesday that the Forces will be forging ahead with purchases and investments as the country works toward modernization...
Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Quebec man charged in U.S. court for alleged role in 'grandparent scam'
BURLINGTON - A Quebec man charged with allegedly participating in a network that defrauded seniors in more than 40 U.S. states has appeared in Vermont district court. U.S. officials say Jimmy Ylimaki,...
Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Fact File: Posts misidentify pilot involved in fatal Air Canada crash
Multiple social media posts this week paid tribute to the two pilots who died in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. But in some of the po...
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Second inmate within one month killed in maximum-security prison near Quebec City
MONTREAL - A second inmate has been killed in less than one month following an altercation inside a maximum-security prison near Quebec City. Quebec provincial police say they are investigating the de...
Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA - A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire serv...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Alberta, Ottawa reach 'agreement-in-principle' on methane emissions
CALGARY - Alberta and Ottawa have reached an "agreement-in-principle" that puts the province in control of regulating its methane emissions, with final rules expected by the end of this year. The fede...
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Canada is short 200 air traffic controllers, Nav Canada says
OTTAWA - Nav Canada said Wednesday that the country is short an estimated 200 air traffic controllers and is working on building its capacity. The privately run, non-profit corporation is responsible ...
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Victoria police halt Gaza protest attendance after 126 weeks, ask for marches to end
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are asking pro-Palestine protesters to stop marching on public roads on their way to the legislature building, citing the drain on police resources from attending the eve...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

House committee calls for changes to Elections Act to thwart long ballot protests
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make it harder for protest groups to sign up dozens of candidates in a single riding, after Elections Canada announced Wednesday t...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

House committee calls for changes to Elections Act to prevent long ballot protests
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make changes to the Elections Act that would make it harder for protest groups to sign up dozens of candidates in a single riding....
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026










