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‘There’s only one poll that really counts’: Hoback not fazed by changing dynamics of federal politics
A political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan is analyzing shifts in the impending election as the country navigates through the twists and turns of the trade conflict with the Unite...
Mar 22, 2025

Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026
MONTREAL - The federal government says it will continue to fund Jordan's Principle to support First Nations children through 2026. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced the extension abou...
Mar 22, 2025

Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, his doctors said. Gemelli medical director Dr. Sergio ...
Mar 22, 2025

Canada's Evan Dunfee sets world record in 35-kilometre race walk
DUDINCE - Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee has set a world record in the 35 kilometres. The 34-year-old from Richmond, B.C., shaved seven seconds off the previous record of two hours, 21 minutes 47 se...
Mar 22, 2025

Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on injured list after shoulder surgery
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, will open the season on the injured list. Blue Jays manager John Schneider told rep...
Mar 22, 2025

Canada's Homan tops South Korea's Gim to advance into women's world curling final
UIJEONGBU-SI - Rachel Homan's curling team went the distance to reach the final of the women's world championship. Homan, Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes navigated waves of momentum swings ...
Mar 22, 2025

Namibia makes short work of Canada in weather-shortened T20 cricket match
WINDHOEK - Namibia defeated Canada by 10 wickets Saturday in a lopsided T20 cricket game shortened due to poor weather. Canada won the toss and elected to bat at the Namibia Cricket Ground, managing j...
Mar 22, 2025

Three killed, 14 injured in a shooting at a park in New Mexico's Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting at a park in the desert city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, police said Saturday. Police were asking...
Mar 22, 2025
$2M to improve literacy for K-3 students set aside in Sask. budget
Following through on a promise in the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Saskatchewan set aside $2 million in its spring budget to improve literacy levels for students in Kindergarten through G...
Mar 22, 2025

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressi...
Mar 22, 2025