U of R dean highlights need for more Indigenous representation in nursing
For National Nursing Week, the dean for the University of Regina's faculty of nursing is focusing on the need to recruit and retain Indigenous nurses in Saskatchewan.
Canada
May 7
University of Regina announces 2024-25 budget including tuition increase
The U of R board of directors said the projected budget will be balanced, with revenues and expenditures each totaling $283.1 million.
Canada
May 2
Canada, U.S., U.K. lay additional sanctions on Iran over attack on Israel
Canada announced it was sanctioning Iran's defence minister and top military command organizations while the U.S. and U.K. said they are targeting Iran's drone industry.
Canada
Apr 25
Iran’s attack on Israel prompts U.S., U.K. sanctions
Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April 13 attack on Israel.
World
Apr 18
Pro-Palestinian student encampment planned for U of M
A pro-Palestinian encampment at the U of M is set for May 7 to May 9 at the Fort Garry campus. It comes as demonstrations were held at other universities across the country.
Canada
May 4
U.K. to expel Russian defence attaché for ‘malign activity’
A British minister said the country will expel a Russian military attaché accused of being an undeclared military intelligence officer.
Politics
8 hours
Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions receive $12 million top-up in 2024 budget
In the 2024-25 budget released Wednesday, the province announced a one-time top-up of $12 million in operating funding for those institutions.
Canada
Mar 26
U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?
The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — banning manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords on internet-connected devices.
Canada
May 5
New law banning some passwords in the U.K. an ‘important start,’ expert says
The United Kingdom is the first country to roll out a law banning generic passwords on smart devices. One tech analyst says this is a great start, but the onus is on device owners.
Tech
May 6
U.K. defence ministry hit by data breach, ‘malign actor’ exposed personal data
The Ministry of Defence would not confirm media reports that Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out the cyberattack, but said it "cannot rule out state involvement."
World
May 7
3 women diagnosed with HIV after ‘vampire facials’ at unlicensed U.S. spa
This marks the first time that HIV transmission through cosmetic injection services has been documented.
Trending
Apr 26
Four injured after military horses break loose, stampede in London, U.K.
The riderless horses galloped down main roads in central London, running into vehicles and stunning commuters as they headed to work.
World
Apr 24
S&P/TSX composite down as shares of Shopify tumble, U.S. stock markets mixed
Shares of tech heavyweight Shopify fell almost 19 per cent Wednesday, weighing on Canada's main stock index, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
3 hours
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets flat
Strength in energy and base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain, while U.S. markets were mixed but relatively flat.
Economy
May 7
Saskatoon Berries to sponsor Junior Berries divisions during 2024 baseball season
The Rally Cap divisions will be renamed the U7 Junior Berries and U9 Junior Berries and also include the Zone 5 North and South divisions.
Canada
Apr 29
Body found in U.S. waters amid search for missing B.C. kayakers: RCMP
Searchers south of the border have not yet identified the body as belonging to one of the missing kayakers, according to RCMP.
Canada
Apr 23
U.K., German police arrest 5 alleged Chinese spies in separate probes
U.K. and German police arrested five people for allegedly spying for China. German authorities said the suspects were thought to be working with the Chinese secret service.
World
Apr 22
Tesla recalled 2 million vehicles last year. Here’s why the U.S. is probing it
Tesla said in December, its largest-ever recall covering 2.03 million U.S. vehicles was to better ensure drivers pay attention when using its advanced driver assistance system.
Consumer
Apr 26
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets fall
Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Thursday thanks to energy and base metals, while U.S. stock markets fell, though they managed to pare back deeper losses from the morning.
Economy
Apr 25
S&P/TSX composite down almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also drop
Canada's main stock index lost almost 300 points Tuesday in a broad-based decline led by energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also slid.
Economy
Apr 30