Coronach, Sask. boy bullied for Indigenous heritage, family speaks out
'It got to the point where he told his mom he was tired of being called Victoria and he wanted to cut his hair,' said Bear's aunt, Chasity Delorme.
Canada
Mar 18
Discussions of concerns in Saskatchewan’s First Nations heard at FSIN assembly
Conversations of concerns and resolutions were heard at the two-day FSIN Legislative Assembly held in Regina this week.
Politics
Feb 28
Sask. First Nations applaud Supreme Court ruling that upholds child welfare rights
The FSIN and Warshield, an Indigenous-owned consulting firm, endorse a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that affirms Indigenous rights over child welfare.
Canada
Feb 9
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
Indigenous leaders continue calls for proper consultation in Saskatchewan
Indigenous leadership from a few First Nation communities gathered in solidarity at the Saskatchewan Legislature for the Duty to Consult Day of Action event.
Canada
Apr 17
Limit consumption of fish from northwestern lake, Manitoba government says
Manitoba Environment and Climate Change said Friday that fish from Schist Lake -- near Flin Flon along the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border -- contain elevated amounts of selenium.
Environment
Apr 19
Manitoba man, 19, left with ‘life-altering’ injuries after machete incident: RCMP
Police said they believe a fight broke out between the victim and two other people who lived in the same building.
Crime
Feb 29
Report into Myles Sanderson finds intake, mental health gaps in corrections system
The committee investigating Myles Sanderson and the 2022 mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation says corrections and parole staff could not have prevented the tragedy.
Canada
Mar 12
Manitoba RCMP arrest man wanted on warrants for armed assaults, parole violations
RCMP in Flin Flon, Man., have arrested a man who was wanted on warrants for armed assaults, and parole violations.
Crime
Feb 21
James Smith Cree Nation introduces alerting system following inquest recommendations
FirstAlerts will allow First Nations leaders to issue emergency alerts to their communities about missing persons, natural disasters and public safety emergencies.
Canada
Feb 14
Anti-money laundering watchdog gives failing grades to banks, real estate companies
An internal report from Canada’s financial-crimes watchdog found most banking and real estate companies it audited are not following the country’s anti-money laundering laws.
Money
Apr 11
‘Piggy banks for them:’ Police crack down on fake Ontario bank accounts
Toronto Police say they have cracked down on a scheme where hundreds of bank accounts with fake names were opened by one person.
Crime
Apr 29
Harm-reduction sites angry as Sask. government halts support for free drug resources
Harm-reduction organizations in Saskatchewan are losing government funding to distribute free drug paraphernalia. Harm-reduction workers say the move is a mistake.
Health
Jan 29
Who is Simon Harris? 37-year-old emerges as sole candidate to be Ireland PM
Ireland's Simon Harris, a 37-year-old politician best known for helping steer the country's response to COVID-19, entered the contest to become its prime minister on Thursday.
World
Mar 21
Rough waters force shorter Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny in Port Hope, Ont.
Rough water conditions on the Ganaraska River forced organizers to make a number of changes including shortening the course and cancelling the inflatable craft category.
Canada
Apr 15
Indigeneous groups focus on Sask. First Nation policing after stabbing inquest
James Smith Cree Nation and Indigenous leadership is focusing on self-administered policing in the wake of the provincial coroner's inquest.
Canada
Feb 1
Taiwanese Calgarians worried about family back home after earthquake strikes island killing 9
Footage and images from Hualien show buildings leaning precariously after the quake and emergency crews could be seen rescuing people from crumbling buildings.
Canada
Apr 3
Enderby, B.C. a runner-up in Hockeyville 2024
The last Kraft Hockeyville winner from British Columbia was Lumby in 2016, though the top prize at that time was $100,000.
Sports
Mar 31
Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season
Manitoba wildfire officials are preparing for what could be one of their busiest wildfire seasons to date.
Fire
Apr 11
Boeing 737 Max whistleblower Joshua Dean, 45, dead after sudden illness
Joshua Dean suffered numerous infections and a stroke after his health began rapidly deteriorating two weeks ago.
U.S. News
May 2