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Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier
LANG, SASK. - Carla Beck steps out of her SUV with her two dogs and starts walking beside a lake near her hometown, the spot where she learned to feed cows, swing a bat and not keep her mouth shut. Re...
Oct 01, 2024
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck
REGINA - Saskatchewan's general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, i...
Oct 01, 2024
Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign
REGINA - The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to gr...
Oct 01, 2024
MPs to debate Lebanon crisis, evacuation options this evening after Israeli incursion
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will hold an emergency debate this evening on the crisis in Lebanon after Israel's ground incursion intensified fears of a full-scale invasion. Members of Parliament will...
Oct 01, 2024
New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership
CHARLOTTETOWN - Canada's Reid Carruthers opened the Grand Slam of Curling season with a 7-5 loss to Sweden's Niklas Edin at the HearingLife Tour Challenge. Carruthers, from Winnipeg, was the lone Cana...
Oct 01, 2024
Blazers' Behm named WHL player of the week
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Blazer is the Western Hockey League's (WHL) player of the week. On Monday (Sept. 30), the WHL announced forward Nathan Behm earned the honours after scoring four goals and two as...
Oct 01, 2024
McGill law professors' union agrees to suspend strike, resume classes
MONTREAL - A union representing McGill law professors has suspended a five-week-long strike and will allow classes to begin this week. McGill's administration and the Association of McGill Professors ...
Oct 01, 2024
Playoff positioning on the line as Vancouver Whitecaps host Seattle Sounders
VANCOUVER - With four games left in their regular-season campaign, Vanni Sartini is challenging his Vancouver Whitecaps to adjust their mindset. The club clinched its post-season spot last weekend. No...
Oct 01, 2024
Israeli military orders evacuation of several Lebanese communities near the border
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities. The orders on Tuesday came hours after Israel sent ground forces into southern Lebanon...
Oct 01, 2024
In the news today: Walz and Vance to face off during VP debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Walz and Vance to face off during VP debate Tim Walz and JD Vance will face off on the debate stage tonight in...
Oct 01, 2024
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COLLINS: Changes in our justice system are critical
Oct 03, 2024
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Oct 02, 2024