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Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on secularism bill
OTTAWA - The federal government has officially filed a notice to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada's hearing on Quebec's secularism law. The top court announced in January it had granted leave ...
Mar 04, 2025

How Canada and provincial governments are fighting back against Trump's tariff war
OTTAWA - The federal government and Canada's provinces and territories answered U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Tuesday with immediate acts of economic retaliation and some supports for their...
Mar 04, 2025

Fewer CCHS students attending classes
The attendance rate at La Ronge's Churchill Community High School has become such a concern the principal has taken to social media to address students and parents. On Tuesday, Kristianna Mercredi wen...
Mar 04, 2025

'Resilient' Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against CF Monterrey
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen likes what he's seen in his first few months as head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Yes, the team is winning. But the Danish coach appreciates the way his players are wo...
Mar 04, 2025

Sask. brewers tap into local support as Trump tariffs leave a bitter aftertaste
Saskatchewan brewers are raising a glass to local support - and bracing for a financial hangover - as new U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs for the industry.A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and ...
Mar 04, 2025

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes remains 'day to day' with injury: coach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks may be without their captain Wednesday when they host the Anaheim Ducks. Quinn Hughes took part in practice with his teammates Tuesday, but left after about 15 minute...
Mar 04, 2025
Scott Moe calls cabinet meeting for Wednesday to consider Sask. response to tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has called a meeting of his cabinet for Wednesday to consider the provincial government's reaction to the U.S. tariffs imposed on Tuesday.Moe said in a social media post...
Mar 04, 2025

Raptors' Dick out at least two weeks with bone bruises
Toronto Raptors guard-forward Gradey Dick will be out for at least two weeks with bone bruises, the team announced Tuesday. Dick sustained a hyperextended knee in Sunday's 104-102 win over the Magic i...
Mar 04, 2025

Montreal's Stacey and Tabin, Ottawa's Hughes named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Montral Victoire forward Laura Stacey, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes and Victoire defender Kati Tabin have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. ...
Mar 04, 2025

Warm weather leads to high Saskaloppet turnout
The Don Allen Saskaloppet attracted 317 skiers from across Saskatchewan. The annual event was held Feb. 28 and March 1, and it usually attracts around 200 skiers. Organizers of the competition, which ...
Mar 04, 2025