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Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.
OTTAWA - Canada's new minister of mental health and addictions, Carolyn Bennett, says she is "very interested" in proposals from British Columbia on how to proceed with a plan for addressing the opioi...
Nov 19, 2021
NDP calls on Liberals to detail impact of COVID aid on benefits to seniors, families
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are calling on the federal government to provide a full accounting of how much Canadians have lost in benefits after they relied on emergency financial aid last year. In a l...
Nov 19, 2021
Supreme Court affirms escort service convictions in case that hinged on timing
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the convictions of two men arising from their operation of an escort service, settling a dispute over validity of the law when the offences took place. ...
Nov 19, 2021
Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11
OTTAWA - With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones. Health Canada found the vaccine ...
Nov 19, 2021
New COVID-19 cases brings provincial total to 80,000 since beginning of pandemic
The provincial government is reporting another 89 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today; 51 among unvaccinated individuals, including 18 children between the ages of 0-11.This brings the provincial to...
Nov 19, 2021
Stars lineup receives boost in Nipawin, in search of fifth straight
After nearly a full week off, the Battlefords North Stars will return to play Friday on the road in Nipawin, looking to stretch their current winning streak to five games against the Nipawin Hawks.Tea...
Nov 19, 2021
Governments Of Canada & Saskatchewan Make Life More Affordable For Families Through Reduced Child Care Fees
Since signing the early learning and child care agreements with the federal government in August, the Government of Saskatchewan has delivered a wage increase and training opportunities for early chil...
Nov 19, 2021
Greatest Give Away winner gets $5,000 travel credit
The Greatest Give Away came to an end, with one lucky winner coming out of a pool of 137 people.Running on Q98, CJNB, CJNS, and 93.3 The ROCK since early October, the contest involved the hosts journe...
Nov 19, 2021
Rider fan from Tisdale charged with mischief at Nov. 13 game
A 24-year-old Tisdale man is facing charges after taking to the field at a Saskatchewan Roughrider game.Cole Martin Chowen ran from the south end zone to the north end zone and up the steps to the con...
Nov 19, 2021
Embattled MP Kevin Vuong apologizes to prime minister, Liberals and supporters
OTTAWA - Embattled Toronto MP Kevin Vuong, who was ditched by the Liberals days before the federal election after failing to disclose a withdrawn sexual assault charge, has apologized to Prime Ministe...
Nov 19, 2021