Category Archives: National News

Air quality warnings issued in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, as wildfire smoke lingers
Air quality warnings remain in effect for parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region. Environment Canada says the northwestern Saskatchewan community of B...
The Canadian Press Jul 18, 2025 Last year’s record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted across the country. Smoke from wildfires blankets the city as a couple has a picnic in Edmonton, Saturday, May 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Carney says he's ready to listen to First Nations on major projects legislation
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's "here to listen" to First Nations leaders about their concerns with the government's major projects legislation. Carney and several of his cabinet ministers are me...
Alessia Passafiume Jul 17, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Trade still a concern for potash, energy sector
BELLE PLAINE - Tariffs remain a storm cloud facing the energy and resource sector in Saskatchewan. The spectre of new tariffs from President Donald Trump, as well as existing tariffs imposed on Canadi...
John Cairns Jul 17, 2025 Minister of Energy and Resources Colleen Young speaks in Belle Plaine July 16.John Cairns

Court awards $40K to woman harassed by new partner's ex online
MELFORT - A court has ruled in favour of Janice Davis in a cyberbullying and defamation lawsuit against Michelle Syniuk, awarding her $40,000 in damages after a relentless 18-month campaign of online ...
Lisa Joy / Freelance Reporter Jul 16, 2025

Canadian Steelmakers File Trade Complaint Over Dumped OCTG Imports
REGINA -Two of Canada's leading steel manufacturers, EVRAZ North America and Welded Tube of Canada, have jointly filed an antidumping duty complaint with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), targ...
Sask Today Jul 16, 2025

Unexpected Stop in Regina, for Vancouver Bound Air Travellers
REGINA--A Porter Airlines flight en route from Hamilton, Ontario to Vancouver, British Columbia made an emergency landing at Regina International Airport (YQR) on Tuesday evening after a smoky odor wa...
Sask Today Jul 16, 2025 An image of the Control Tower at Regina International Airport, from the YQR Social Media Feed.

The inflation from tariffs that US economists feared is begining to emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) - Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and la...
Christopher Rugaber Jul 15, 2025 A family shops in a JaZams toy store Friday, June 27, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Carney expects U.S. trade talks to 'intensify' ahead of deadline and 35% threat
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects trade discussions with the U.S. will "intensify" ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline to secure a new agreement. Carney made his comments on his way into the Prime M...
The Canadian Press Jul 15, 2025 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a press conference during the Canada EU Summit in Brussels, Belgium on Monday, June 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate
The annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in June as consumers were paying more at car dealerships, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The June price hike is up from 1.7 per cent in May an...
Craig Lord Jul 15, 2025 Statistics Canada released June inflation figures on Tuesday. A person pumps fuel in Toronto, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu

Canadian talent a 'priority' at Craven Country Thunder 2025
CRAVEN - Country Thunder says with recent tariffs and a surge in Canadian pride it has put an emphasis on presenting Canadian talent to fans in Craven. "We really wanted to prioritize Canadian talent....
Lisa Risom Jul 14, 2025 Jason McCoy, lead singer for The Road Hammers. Photo by Lisa Risom
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