First Nations University of Canada holds powwow at Regina Brandt Centre
A powwow was held at the Brandt Centre in Regina.
Canada
Apr 20
First Nations University of Canada to offer Indigenous journalism degree
The Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts blends multimedia training with the study of Indigenous issues and languages.
Canada
Mar 11
Sask. government funds Indigenous languages programs in the north
Saskatchewan announced funding the First Nations University of Canada for two Indigenous language programs: in Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation and Waterhen Lake First Nation.
Canada
Mar 11
Regina Brandt Centre powwow attendees assaulted with bear spray: Regina police
Regina police say a bear spray incident occurred at a powwow held at the Brandt Centre Saturday night.
Crime
Apr 21
Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next week
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.
Canada
Apr 18
Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards selected by the Washington Mystics at WNBA Draft
Kingston, Ont.'s Aaliyah Edwards is the latest Canadian headed to the WNBA. The UConn Huskies Forward was selected by the Washington Mystics 6th overall Monday night in Brooklyn.
Sports
Apr 15
Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year
The federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.
Canada
Apr 10
French PM talks language, secularism, strong ties in speech to Quebec legislature
France wants to help Quebec protect the French language and he praised Quebec's refusal to give in to defeat, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said.
Canada
Apr 12
Peel police chief met Sri Lankan officer a court says ‘participated’ in torture
The head of one of Peel's police met with a Sri Lankan official who had been found by that country’s highest court to have 'participated in the torture' of an arrested man.
Canada
Apr 23
Study finds First Nations patients are more likely to leave ER without care
Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada.
Canada
Apr 22
U.S. limits ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. What about Canada?
Canada should swiftly adopt enforceable limits on 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water, experts say, as the United States imposed strict new regulations.
Health
Apr 12
Serdachny on gold-winning goal for Canada at world hockey championship: ‘Special moment’
The final for the 2024 women's world hockey championship was a riveting game played in Utica, N.Y., on Sunday.
Canada
Apr 17
Canada’s income gap is growing. Will Budget 2024 help affordability?
The 2024 budget tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Tuesday promised to put money back into Canadians’ wallets. So what will that look like?
Canada
Apr 18
Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold
Nine months after reaching 40 million people, Canada cracked a new threshold on Wednesday, the same day Statistics Canada released a report showing the pace of population growth.
Canada
Mar 27
Nova Scotia sees 35 per cent cut in international student permit applications in 2024
Of Nova Scotia’s 11 universities and colleges, Cape Breton University is taking the biggest hit with 5,086 applications — a 52 per cent drop from last year.
Education
Mar 28
Law (Taylor’s Version): 1st-ever Taylor Swift law course in Canada comes to Queen’s University
The law professor and self-described Swiftie teaching the class is expecting heightened student interest in the course.
Entertainment
Apr 19
Naloxone-resistant street drug linked to 9 deaths in Eastern Canada seized in Alberta
A street drug containing fentanyl and a sedative called bromazolam — which is in the benzodiazepine family — linked to nine deaths in Eastern Canada is showing up in Alberta.
Health
Apr 19
Budget 2024 sets up a ‘hard year’ for the Liberals. Here’s what to expect
The Liberals are set to table the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Here's what to expect as the economy struggles and Canadians seek financial relief.
Money
Apr 15
Regina Rebels forward striving for top step of podium
For the second consecutive season the Regina Rebels are headed to the Esso Cup to square off against the best under-18 female hockey clubs in Canada.
Sports
Apr 18
Man. Premier Wab Kinew cites importance of youth on National Indigenous Languages Day
Manitoba premier Wab Kinew marked National Indigenous Languages Day with a statement saying "our youth will be healthy if they continue to speak the languages."
Canada
Mar 31