Author Archives:

NDP prepared to withhold votes in Parliament, including on the Liberal budget: Singh
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh is today signalling a tougher approach to co-operation with the minority Liberal government in Parliament. The NDP leader says his caucus is prepared to "withhold votes" if Prim...
Oct 07, 2021

Alabama swamped, 4 killed in floods from slow-moving front
PELHAM, Ala. (AP) - The death toll from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Alabama has risen to four. Forecasters say as much as 13 inches of rain from a slow-moving front covered roads, trapp...
Oct 07, 2021

Do Conservatives think conscience rights cover referrals? O'Toole, MP appear split
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's latest position on conscience rights appears to be offside with at least one elected member from his party's socially conservative wing, as it prepares to s...
Oct 07, 2021

Provincial Emergency Operations Centre takes command of COVID response in Sask.
Saskatchewan's Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being tasked with responding to COVID-19 in the province.On Thursday, Premier Scott Moe announced the Provincial Command is being activa...
Oct 07, 2021

LIVE Arts is Back - Distance Learning Program
Teachers! LIVE Arts is back! This distance learning program brings artists into your classroom, on demand! The 2021-22 registration for broadcasts will be open soon, and more are being added all the t...
Oct 07, 2021

Habs star goaltender Carey Price enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is seeking help, voluntarily entering the NHL/NHL Players' Association joint player assistance program. The NHLPA said in a release that the 34-year-old star ...
Oct 07, 2021

Sens sign Tyler Ennis; Colin White out 4-6 months with shoulder injury
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed winger Tyler Ennis to a one-year contract worth US$900,000 Thursday, and announced centre Colin White will miss up to six months with a dislocated shoulder that req...
Oct 07, 2021

Premier League club Newcastle bought by Saudi sovereign fund
LONDON (AP) - English Premier League club Newcastle was sold to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund on Thursday after a protracted takeover and legal fight involving concerns about piracy and rights ...
Oct 07, 2021

Proof of vaccination soon needed for driver's test
People looking to take a driver's test in Saskatchewan will now need to prove their fully vaccinated against COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Thursday they will start ...
Oct 07, 2021

Macklem: Governments, private sector need to deliver vaccines to developing nations
OTTAWA - The governor of the Bank of Canada is pressing the case for COVID-19 vaccines to be sent to developing nations. Tiff Macklem says the pandemic is not just the biggest health risk facing the w...
Oct 07, 2021