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Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency
OTTAWA - In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency. Two years later, the country is again f...
Jun 06, 2025 Smoke filled skies from out of control wildfires in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the military to combat wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes. In a statement Thursday, Moe's office said they recognize th...
Jun 06, 2025 Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help the Munroe family board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Carney, premiers get to work at First Ministers Meeting in Saskatoon
SASKATOON - The first First Ministers Meeting held in Saskatchewan in 40 years is now under way. Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Premiers of the 10 provinces and three Territories (excepting B.C.'s...
Jun 02, 2025 Premier Scott Moe, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford give remarks at the start of the First Ministers Meeting in Saskatoon. John Cairns
Canada 'not out of the woods' yet after court rules against some of Trump's tariffs
While Ottawa is welcoming a U.S. federal court decision that would block President Donald Trump's fentanyl-related tariffs against Canada, experts say local businesses are "not out of the woods" yet. ...
May 29, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump engage in a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Saskatchewan legion cancels events hosted by group that's discussing separation
The Saskatchewan chapter of the Royal Canadian Legion says it has cancelled events hosted by a group discussing the province's separation from the rest of Canada. Chad Wagner, the legion's executive d...
May 29, 2025 The first legion branch in Canada, located on the 1800 block of Cornwall St., is shown on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Regina, Sask. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ROY ANTAL
Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime as deadline passes with no agreement
The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a countrywide halt to overtime work, saying its negotiators will continue to review the latest contract offers from the mail ca...
May 23, 2025 A Canada Post worker arrives for work in Montreal on Tuesday, Dec.17, 2024. (File Photo) THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Western Premiers Wrapping Up Meeting in Yellowknife
British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the country are a "colossal waste of time and energy," as he meets fellow leaders from Western Canada in Yellowknife. Eb...
May 22, 2025 British Columbia Premier David Eby, from left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok during a media availability at the 2024 Western Premiers’ Conference in Whitehorse, Monday, June 10, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Crystal Schick
Moe sends letter to Carney outlining 10 priorities
REGINA - Premier Scott Moe has released the contents of a letter he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining policy priorities he wanted to see from the federal government. On social media Moe sai...
May 15, 2025 Premier Scott Moe has sent a letter this week to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Jon Perez
Regina considering future of Taylor Field redevelopment
REGINA - The City of Regina is starting to lay out the groundwork for the redevelopment of Taylor Field. On Wednesday, a report was presented to executive committee, outlining a plan for the city to r...
May 15, 2025 Regina could potentially receive over $10 million in funding for the Taylor Field redevelopment.
Photo by Martin Oldhues
Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source
Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will stay in cabinet on Tuesday when Prime Minister Mark Carney makes some hefty adjustments to his team, a Liberal s...
May 13, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during a news conference, in Ottawa, Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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