Author: Silas Reed
Saskatoon saw record-setting cold just last week and now it’s warming up enough to melt densely packed snow around the city. While the warmth is a pleasant change for many, it’s not without its own challenges.As the snow melts, the resulting water from the runoff creates increased risk of flooding and property damage. Saskatoon fire and flood says it’s early for this time of year.“It usually happens a little bit later,” says Carey Knihnski, project manager for Saskatoon Fire and Flood. “We had the cold spell and the sudden change in temperatures, you know, going to the zero mark and…
U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming next week, U.S. President Donald Trump has said — and the imminent threat is heightening fears about the futures of millions of jobs. Economists are warning that the sweeping 25 per cent tariffs would be the “most significant trade shock” for Canada since the 1930s, with job losses expected across multiple sectors.“There’s lots of sectors that have a lot of jobs tied both directly and indirectly to trade with the United States,” Erik Johnson, economist at BMO Capital Markets told Global NewsThe tariffs are expected to take effect March 4, a date…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A search and rescue operation near the Canada-U.S. border led to the rescue of five people and the arrest of two individuals overnight Saturday. The operation involved 20 RCMP officers and took around eight hours. When found, all five individuals were suffering from hypothermia and had been unable to continue their trek.The RCMP says its investigation found that they had just crossed illegally from the United States to Canada, and were located around Hinchinbrooke, in the Montérégie region of Quebec. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world,…
A court case involving a farmer and a thumbs up emoji could be heading to Canada’s highest court. After two unsuccessful challenges in Saskatchewan courtrooms, agriculture company Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. is headed to the Supreme Court.In December, the court of appeal upheld a 2023 Court of King’s Bench verdict that found a thumbs-up emoji met signature requirements and was a legally binding agreement between farmer Chris Achter and Kent Mickleborough, a grain buyer with Southwest Terminal (SWT).In March 2021, Mickleborough sent a text of the contract to Achter for a delivery of 87 tonnes of flax. The farmer…
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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 25, 2025 2:59 pm Updated February 25, 2025 3:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan government is introducing measures that aim to deter the production, trafficking and use of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The province says it’s to create penalties with fines of up to $1 million in some cases to stop the distribution of such drugs if they’re not used for medical purposes.It will also allow the government to use existing legislation to seize properties gained through illegal activities or used for crimes.Fentanyl is a…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some cheeses are being recalled in several Canadian provinces over concerns about potential E. coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall alert on Friday for Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses.The affected products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and possibly other provinces and territories.The recall includes cheeses by the brand Jean Perrin and others that may have been sold by various retailers “with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name or best before date,” the CFIA said.“The affected…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 25, 2025 1:41 pm Updated February 25, 2025 1:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The ailing Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver. The Vancouver archdiocese says the Pope appointed Archbishop Richard W. Smith and accepted the resignation of J. Michael Miller.In accordance with church law, Miller submitted his resignation on his 75th birthday in 2021 but had been asked to stay in office until his successor’s arrival.Smith, who has been serving as Archbishop of…
Canadians consume a lot of ultra-processed foods, like nuggets, fries and soda, that have been linked to nearly four in 10 heart disease and stroke events in Canada, including death, a new study suggests. Research funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada published Tuesday showed that ultra-processed food and drink make up more than 40 per cent of the total daily energy intake among Canadians aged 20 years and older.“We found that ultra-processed foods are a significant contributor to the burden of heart disease and stroke in Canada,” said Virginie Hamel, a registered dietitian and PhD candidate at…
By Nakoda Thunderchief Global News Posted February 25, 2025 10:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size In a significant step toward improving emergency services, Blood Tribe Emergency Services has partnered with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to transition fire dispatch operations to the Public Safety Communication Centre. This move builds on years of collaboration between the two organizations, ensuring that firefighters receive vital information quickly and efficiently during emergencies. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.…
