Author: Silas Reed

The federal Liberals are turning their attention to a leadership race following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign, and new polling reveals who could be among the contenders likely to resonate with Canadians if they run. Whoever becomes Liberal leader will become prime minister as the Liberals remain in power even with a prorogued Parliament. New polling conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News looked at some of the names speculated to be weighing a potential run: two backbenchers, four cabinet ministers and two people currently not a part of the government.The polling asked a sample of 1,000 Canadians…

The University of Calgary is embarking on a research project to remedy the long-standing concern that, for families, there is very little that’s civil about civil courts. The university announced this week that it has received almost $27 million in funding from the Alberta Law Foundation to fund two research chairs and a Centre for Transformation.Ellen Perrault, dean of the university’s faculty of social work, said her decade of experience as a child welfare worker reinforced that more needs to be done in the justice system for children already dealing with a lot at home.“I know we can do better…

An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off. Moosomin, located about 230 kilometres east of Regina, announced the cash initiative in August to attract development to the community in desperate need of housing.Casey McCormac, a town economic development officer, says the program has resulted in a flurry of construction, including two 12-unit apartment complexes and a six-unit building. Building permits have also been issued for two houses and a basement suite.“I think it’s really cool,” McCormac said.“It definitely shows that Moosomin was in…

Canadian cabinet ministers say the economic threats that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is making are “real” and are being taken “very seriously.” On Tuesday, Trump told reporters he was not backing down on tariffs, which he initially tied to demands for increased border security from both Canada and Mexico, saying “millions of people” were pouring into the U.S. and claiming drugs were coming through “at record numbers.”“We’re going to make up for that by putting tariffs on Mexico and Canada, substantial tariffs,” Trump said.The president-elect was asked whether he would use military force to “annex and acquire” Canada and responded:…

By Nicole Healey Global News Posted January 8, 2025 2:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Popular dinner spot The Cave in Saskatoon is being sold. The restaurant on 8th Street has been around for over 50 years and has been offering a unique dining experience for everyone walking through its doors. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The Kosmas family owns the restaurant, they tell Global News they are getting up in years and it’s time for…

By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2025 1:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s retail industry is starting the year with several brands seeking creditor protection and closing stores. Women’s apparel company Comark Holdings Inc. says it will shutter all of the stores under its Ricki’s and Cleo banners as it files for creditor protection.Court documents show the Ontario-headquartered company operates 75 Ricki’s stores, 54 Cleo stores, 20 joint locations and about 19 sites the brands split with Comark’s other banner Bootlegger. Get daily National news Get the day’s top…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a brand-new year and you might be getting out and about with your family and friends this winter. We want to see your adventures and the photos you capture! Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.It is also highlighted on Global News Morning, Global News at 5, Global News at 6 and Global News at 10.Please email us if you have a picture to submit for Your Saskatchewan. Photos should be at least 920 pixels wide and in jpeg…

By Sarah Jones Global News Posted January 8, 2025 12:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank dealt with a challenging 2024. In July, the Saskatchewan non-profit faced a shortage of food and were almost forced to close their doors. However, Saskatchewan residents stepped up to the plate helping to support those in the community who rely on the food bank.The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank was able to collect thousands of pounds of food and stockpile months’ worth of donations to help feed the 800 households…

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2025 11:08 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Newfoundland and Labrador’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives asked the premier today to suspend a vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec’s hydro utility until it is reviewed by independent experts. Party leader Tony Wakeham made the demand in the provincial legislature during Day 3 of a four-day debate about the memorandum of understanding unveiled last month between both provinces’ public utility companies.Wakeham says an independent review would fulfil recommendations from a public inquiry into the disastrous Muskrat…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A suspicious death investigation has led to a murder charge after police say a 64-year-old woman was found dead inside a home in northeast London, Ont. On Tuesday, around 7:30 a.m., London police responded to a home on Chippewa Drive for a report that someone was dead.Police say the victim was later identified as Phy Puth, 64, of London.A man was arrested at the scene and later identified as Lee Couturier, 48, of London. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your…