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Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians
OTTAWA - Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to explain why Canada is still barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan. Conservative Sen. Salma Atau...
Nov 29, 2022
Trudeau expresses support for Chinese protesters as show of dissent roils Beijing
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says everyone in China should be allowed to express themselves amid protests over severe COVID-19 restrictions. Crowds in China angered by the controls have call...
Nov 29, 2022
Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...
Nov 29, 2022
Curling Canada looking for new title sponsor of the Brier, starting in 2024
OTTAWA - Curling Canada is looking for a new title sponsor of the Canadian men's curling championship. The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, set for March 3-12 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., will be the ...
Nov 29, 2022
When the Snow Falls: Top Saskatchewan Winter Destinations
While Saskatchewan is blanketed in white, strap on some cross-country skis or skates, hit the trails on your snowmobile or stay cosy by the fire with some hot chocolate. Embrace the snowy season at so...
Nov 29, 2022
Mid-year report forecasts $1.1-billion surplus for Saskatchewan in 2022-23
Saskatchewan's economy continues to be on the upswing.In the mid-year financial report issued Tuesday, the provincial government forecast a surplus of $1.1 billion for 2022-23. That's up $50 million f...
Nov 29, 2022
Mid-year financial update expected Tuesday
It's unlikely to make as big a splash as the first-quarter update, but the Saskatchewan government is poised to release its financial update for the first half of the fiscal year late Tuesday morning....
Nov 29, 2022
China launches 3 astronauts to complete space station
BEIJING (AP) - China launched a rocket Tuesday carrying three astronauts to complete construction of the country's permanent orbiting space station. The crew of the Shenzhou-15 will overlap for severa...
Nov 29, 2022
Linebacker Adam Bighill signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - All-star linebacker Adam Bighill has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 34-year-old Bighill was scheduled to become a free agent in February 2023. Bigh...
Nov 29, 2022
Injured defender Doneil Henry doing his bit off the pitch to help Canada at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - Doneil Henry's World Cup experience has been far different than the one he originally hoped for. But the veteran defender is still doing whatever he can for Canada. Sidelined by a calf i...
Nov 29, 2022