Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Fact File: Claim Canada ranks 8th in global homeless population is false
A list posted to social media claimed to show a supposed global ranking of countries with the largest homeless population, in which Canada ranked number eight. The list actually shows data from countr...
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press Dec 12, 2025

Osler-area farmer promotes weed seed control products at Agronomy Research Update
An Osler area farmer, originally from Australia, calls the combine "the world's largest weed spreader" Josh Lade has been using a combine attachment called the Seed Terminator ove...
Ryan Young Dec 12, 2025

Closing grain prices Friday, December 12
Durum: 282.27 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 547.02 (down 6.40) Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 626.04 Lentils: 505.50 Oats: 158.00 Yellow Peas: 263.65 Feed Wheat: 169.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 248.16 (up 61 cents)
Ryan Young Dec 12, 2025

Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding 'inaction' as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD - The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with the federal government over what he calls "inaction" on cross-border flooding that has repeatedly i...
Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press Dec 12, 2025

Regina police investigating after man shot
REGINA — The Regina Police Service is investigating a man was shot on Thursday evening in the city's North Central neighbourhood. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, officers were ca...
SaskToday Dec 12, 2025
Varied conditions across the province at freeze-up
REGINA— The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the Conditions at Freeze-up Report for 2025. According to the report, conditions vary regionally. While this report gives an early indication...
SaskToday Dec 12, 2025

15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada's border agency says
The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreigners facing extortion charges have applied for refugee status in Canada. The statement neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details ...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press Dec 12, 2025

Abbotsford floodwaters receding as B.C. braces for more rain on way
ABBOTSFORD - Floodwaters have started to recede in parts of Abbotsford, B.C., but more rain is in store for the flood-drenched Fraser Valley, where hundreds of properties have been evacuated. Overflow...
Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press Dec 12, 2025

Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER - Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise of whip cream chargers are increasingly showing up at Metro Vancouver waste facilities, and they're causing dan...
Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press Dec 12, 2025

Bombardier wins $753M contract to replace RCAF's Challengers
OTTAWA - The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force's remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Dec 12, 2025
WEATHER
How do you feel about the federal government's decision to allow farmers in specific areas to temporarily use strychnine to control a gopher infestation?
I agree with it
I disagree with it
It doesn't affect me either way
Voting Ends: Apr 2, 2026 | 5:30 AM
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