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Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (559+ words) OTTAWA " The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update on April 28 to give Canadians a look at how new shocks like the Iran war have affected the government's fiscal position. Finance Minister Fran'ois-Philippe Champagne announced the update during question…...
Moe leads in Sask. poll, concerns remain on key issues
1+ week, 2+ day ago (577+ words) REGINA " The latest Angus Reid survey of provincial politics has given the governing Saskatchewan Party reason for optimism. According to the poll, conducted March 11-17 among 325 Saskatchewan residents, Premier Scott Moe continues to have majority approval and remains one of the…...
Major snowfall amounts across Canada
1+ week, 4+ day ago (173+ words) 620 CKRM Major snowfall amounts across Canada According to the weather experts at The Weather Network, this has been one of the snowiest winters on record, especially for eastern Canada. For the seventh time in its history, St. John's surpassed 500cm of…...
Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
2+ week, 4+ day ago (376+ words) Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human dignity. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and all those around the world whose…...
Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
2+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) OTTAWA " Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are some quick facts about Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP in Ontario. Awards and honours: Lewis's awards include companion…...
Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1503+ words) Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS. Stephen Lewis spent a lifetime fighting for causes close to his heart " and his weapons of choice were words. Lewis died on Tuesday at the age of…...
Three Saskatoon overpass strikes under investigation, tickets issued
3+ week, 2+ day ago (156+ words) SASKATOON " Three incidents in the City of Saskatoon in which damage to overpasses occurred as a result of heavy equipment being hauled continue to be investigated. In each incident, the SPS Traffic Unit has carriage of the overall investigation. The…...
Regina police issue bitcoin fraud warning
3+ week, 2+ day ago (209+ words) REGINA " Regina police are reminding the public to be vigilant following a recent telephone scam that saw a Regina victim defrauded of nearly $5, 000. The scam involved telephone conversations with different people claiming to be from various organizations, including the Regina…...
Sask. signs letter to PM calling for more input in judicial appointments
3+ week, 3+ day ago (318+ words) REGINA " Several provincial premiers are calling on the federal government to give provinces a greater role in appointing superior court judges. In a joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, signed by Premier Scott Moe along with Ontario's Doug Ford,…...
Premier Moe calls for NDP to toss campaign director over fundraising email
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (657+ words) REGINA " Premier Scott Moe is calling for the NDP to remove its campaign director over a fundraising email that circulated this weekend. The email was from Jeremy Nolais, the recently appointed Campaign Director for the NDP, and sent to party…...