Tag Archives: protest
1800 postcards voicing concerns of CUPE healthcare workers sent to the provincial government
REGINA - A day after the Saskatchewan provincial election was called, one sector is already calling for more support from the next elected government. On Wednesday, CUPE 5430 healthcare wo...
Oct 02, 2024
Yearlong criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers comes to an end
After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end. A verdict could be as much as six months away. "I don...
Sep 13, 2024
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared...
Sep 09, 2024
"Axe the Tax" protests start April 1 on all interprovincial highways
From Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Canadians are gearing up for a nationwide Axe the Tax protest April 1 - the same day the federal government is hiking the carbon tax by 23 per cent. The ...
Apr 01, 2024
Teacher protests could overshadow budget release
The Saskatchewan Party government is set to release its 2024 budget on a day that could be overshadowed by teacher protests. Premier Scott Moe says more dollars are to be spent on clas...
Mar 20, 2024
Legislature kicks off over carbon levy, labour strife with teachers
Saskatchewan's spring legislative sitting kicked off Monday with the Opposition NDP demanding Premier Scott Moe at least pick up the phone and talk to Ottawa to resolve the escalating dispute over the...
Mar 05, 2024
Government won't investigate protest that disrupted legislature
Saskatchewan legislature members have decided not to investigate the cause of a protest that disrupted the legislative assembly. Jeremy Harrison, the Saskatchewan Party government house leader, s...
Dec 07, 2023
