Trial begins for Saskatchewan man accused of abducting daughter to prevent COVID-19 vaccination
The trial is centered around Michael Gordon Jackson, a 53-year-old who pleaded not guilty to abduction in contravention of a child custody order.
Canada
Apr 8
Canadians kick-off gardening season on May long weekend as food prices soar
Gardening has seen a hike in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say, as Canadians look for ways to combat the rising cost of food.Â
Canada
May 19
Saskatchewan Rush take stock of season after narrowly missing out on playoff berth
The off-season has arrived in April once again for the Saskatchewan Rush, falling one goal short of qualifying for NLL playoffs after dropping their season finale against Toronto.
Sports
Apr 22
Closing arguments presented in Michael Gordon Jackson abduction case
Infront of a full courtroom Thursday, Jackson told his side of the story first in what he called a “historic criminal case” in Saskatchewan.
Canada
Apr 18
U of R research engineer creates innovative alternative to paper straws
Using food-grade material and agricultural crop residue, a University of Regina research engineer created an alternative to paper straws.
Canada
May 10
‘Distrust of police’: Michael Gordon Jackson abduction trial continues in Regina
Jackson is accused with abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Crime
Apr 11
Court offers look into final moments before arrest in COVID-19 abduction trial
RCMP officers Spencer Hornoi and Toril Romailler arrested Jackson in Vernon, B.C., on Feb. 24, 2022.
Canada
Apr 12
Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: study
Across Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.
Health
Apr 15
Planned anti-carbon price protests prompt security warning to MPs
The House of Commons sent an email encouraging a 'locked-door' policy at Liberal, NDP constituency offices after Pierre Poilievre's calls for demonstrations.
Canada
May 2
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. needs to repay $8M following CRA audit
REAL will need to repay the federal government $8 million following an audit from the CRA in funding for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada
Apr 5
Canadians’ wages took major hit in 2022 amid high inflation rates: StatCan
Statistics Canada says inflation took an "outsized bite out of real annual wages, salaries and commissions" reported by tax-filers in 2022.
Canada
Apr 12
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
Woman sentenced for role in Saskatchewan Mountie’s death
A woman has received an 821-day sentence of more than two years for her role in the death of Const. Shelby Patton, a Saskatchewan RCMP officer who was run over and killed in 2021.
Canada
Mar 20
Students compete in one day Hoopla championship amid STF contract negotiations
A Saskatchewan high school basketball tournament, known as Hoopla, has been cancelled as teachers pull out of extracurriculars over their contract dispute with the province.
Canada
Mar 23
Brad Gushue prepares for world curling championship ‘like it could be the last’
The veteran skip from St. John's, N.L., won the world title in 2017 and lost in the final three times, including the last two years.
Canada
Mar 29
Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?
Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
Health
Mar 28
Restaurants in Canada facing ‘frugal market’ as sales dip
Statistics Canada data shows that the prices for food purchased from restaurants increased by 5.1 per cent year over year in January, continuing a trend seen last year.
Consumer
Mar 26
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise
Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.
Health
Mar 21
Is remote therapy as effective as in-person sessions? What new research saysÂ
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.
Health
Mar 18
‘It’s bittersweet’: Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business
For years, the small mom-and-pop shop provided a place for families and movie buffs to peruse the aisles searching for the perfect Friday night flick.
Canada
Mar 16