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Nova Scotia woman who killed daughter granted day passes from prison, but not parole
TRURO - A Nova Scotia woman who murdered her 12-year-old daughter in 2008 has been granted unescorted day passes from prison for 60 days. But the Parole Board of Canada has denied Penny Boudreau's req...
Jun 18, 2025

SPSA warns public after attempted trespassing at La Ronge operations base
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is warning the public not to attempt to access the restricted area at the La Ronge Air Operations Base. On Wednesday, the agency released a statement notin...
Jun 18, 2025

Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report
OTTAWA - While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says. Compared with the entire ...
Jun 18, 2025

Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief
A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called. Yukon...
Jun 18, 2025

Canada soccer coach Casey Stoney proud to take part in 'Pride Celebration Match'
Coach Casey Stoney says she is proud to take part in Canada Soccer's "Pride Celebration Match" against Costa Rica at Toronto's BMO Field on June 27. "Obviously the life that I live and the identity th...
Jun 18, 2025

Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought
The Stanley Cup drought for Canadian teams reached 32 years after the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in a second consecutive final on Tuesday. What about next year? Here's a look at wher...
Jun 18, 2025
Oilers fans in Sask. shocked and heartbroken after second straight Stanley Cup loss
Edmonton Oilers fans in Saskatoon were feeling heartbroken and dejected after their team lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year.After the Oilers tied the se...
Jun 18, 2025
Members vote to merge three Saskatchewan credit unions
Three Saskatchewan credit unions - Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy - will be merging after they said their members voted with "clear support" for the move.According to a news release from the compan...
Jun 18, 2025

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates the average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year thanks to the Liberal government's planned income tax cut. A one-percentage-poin...
Jun 18, 2025

Parents upset with NLSD re-entry plan following wildfire evacuation
A decision by the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) to delay the start of classes for students returning to the tri-communities following a wildfire evacuation has received widespread criticism. ...
Jun 18, 2025