Embattled Saskatoon Lighthouse offered break on property taxes — for now
On Wednesday, Saskatoon city councillors will decide whether to extend the property tax abatement for the Lighthouse Supported Living Inc.
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80 workers face layoffs as Olymel closes pig farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan
About 80 workers at Olymel pig farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan are facing layoffs, as the company moves to cull six production facilities in the next few months.
Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death in Confederation Place
Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred in the Confederation neighbourhood on Saturday night.
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Weekend tornado near Regina confirmed as first in Canada of 2023
The first twister of 2023 in the country touched down near Regina over the weekend, according to an analysis from the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP).
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'A feeling of awe': Jurassic Quest puts you face-to-face with life-sized dinosaurs
Life-sized giants from over 65 million years ago were on display this weekend at Prairieland Park, entertaining families with interactive exhibits, play areas and animatronic dinosaurs.
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Firefighters called to Saskatoon home for second time in two months
Saskatoon Fire Department fought a blaze in a vacant property in the city’s west side on Sunday morning.
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'I don't think it's right': Sask. woman sentenced for aggravated assault on senior
A Prince Albert man said he can start moving on, now that the woman who attacked his 89-year-old father has been sentenced. He said because of the assault, he lost both his mother and father.
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Saskatoon family aims to set personal cycling records in cancer fundraiser
Erin McFarland has been an avid cyclist for over a decade. And for the last 8 years, she’s been participating in the Great Cycle Challenge Canada.
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Saskatoon woman faces two charges of assault after double stabbing
Saskatoon police have charged a 28-year-old after two people were stabbed.
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Why Saskatchewan has a publicly-funded Catholic school system
The Catholic school system in Saskatchewan has a long history and is ultimately protected by the province’s constitution. Something the courts have backed up.
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'Giving them self identity': James Smith Cree Nation partners with school divisions
After a difficult year, the community of James Smith Cree Nation is building some new bonds by partnering with two nearby school divisions.
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Saskatoon tech firm's app could help millions access health care in Nigeria
The government of Africa's most populated country has enlisted the help of a Saskatoon tech firm to deliver remote health care to millions of people.
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Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools responds to leaked, internal email
The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) has apologized for the “deep hurt” caused by a leaked, internal memo — but the school division maintained its stance on attendance at the Rainbow Tent.
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'I don't think it's right': Sask. woman sentenced for aggravated assault on senior
A Prince Albert man said he can start moving on, now that the woman who attacked his 89-year-old father has been sentenced. He said because of the assault, he lost both his mother and father.
Prince Albert officers hoping for positive change amid turmoil, police group says
Prince Albert police officers are excited to see a change in leadership, according to the president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers (SFPO).
Prince Albert police seek public's help in search for murder suspect
A fifth person has been charged in a 27-year-old man's death and police are seeking the public's help in finding him.
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96-year-old sets new world record in Ottawa Race Weekend 5K
Rejeanne Fairhead ran her way into the Guinness World Records on the opening day of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.
Ont. university will waive tuition fees for students from First Nations whose traditional territory it's on
The University of Waterloo has announced it will offer free tuition to students from two First Nations whose traditional territory covers the land where the university is located.
Caught on video: Baby moose stops traffic in B.C.
The moments when a mother moose and her baby stopped traffic on a Northern B.C. highway last week were caught on video by a truck driver.
UBC's 'slowest' graduate earns history degree 54 years after enrolling
Arthur Ross first enrolled at UBC in 1969. He'll receive his bachelor's degree on Thursday.
Vancouver astronomer gains access to prestigious James Webb Space Telescope for research
Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched in December 2021, researchers across North America and Europe have been vying for access to it. It took years and a series of failures for Dr. Jeremy Heyl to get his turn.
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France bans short-haul flights to cut down on emissions
![Climate change and transportation policy analyst Gideon Forman says Canada has the technology required to ban short-haul flights.]()
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Dan Riskin on how climate change impacts Ironman triathletes
![Dan Riskin reports on a new study that looks at whether Ironman triathletes with longer limbs performed better in higher temperatures.]()
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Concealed canine: Researchers find hidden dog in a Picasso
![Researchers at the Guggenheim Museum have discovered a small dog at the bottom of an early Picasso painting using modern imaging technology.]()
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Road salt threatening Canada's freshwater ecosystems
![University of Toronto's Donald Jackson explains how increased levels of road salt – chloride - is hurting Canadian freshwater ecosystems.]()
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WestJet losing Canadian pilots to U.S. airlines: professor
![McGill University professor John Gradek says there's a 'raid going on' for Canadian airline pilots by U.S. carriers.]()
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Are paper bags as bad for the environment as plastic ones?
![York University's Calvin Lakhan says paper grocery bags generally end up in landfills where they release greenhouse gases as they decompose.]()
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Gordon Lightfoot's biographer on what made him an icon
![Biographer Nick Jennings says Gordon Lightfoot was a songwriting perfectionist and a dedicated performer who still managed to stay humble.]()
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Why many are opposed to pledging allegiance to King Charles
![Joy Malbon reports on the apprehension to a public pledge of allegiance to King Charles III during the coronation and why so many oppose the symbolic gesture.]()
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Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups
Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.
Halifax-area wildfire still out of control, 'many' structures destroyed
Officials say a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon is ongoing and still not under control.
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WATCH | Dashcam video shows out-of-control Nova Scotia wildfire
Dashcam footage shows the extent of the Tantallon wildfire as it raged in Hammonds Plains, N.S.
Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found
The body of a 12-year-old boy from Winnipeg who fell into Sturgeon Falls on Saturday has been found.
Giraffe at Calgary zoo died from a broken neck, investigation reveals
Officials with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have released more information about the death of Emara, a 12-year-old Masai giraffe, earlier this month.
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OBITUARY | Quebec actor Michel Cote, known for film and theatre roles, dead at 72
Quebec actor Michel Cote, who captivated audiences with his roles in the theatre piece 'Broue' and films such as 'Cruising Bar' and C.R.A.Z.Y.,' has died at 72.
Albertans head to polls in what's expected to be very close election between UCP, NDP
In Alberta today, the United Conservative Party is looking to win a second consecutive majority government while the NDP is fighting to regain the office it lost in 2019.
6 cougars killed near Victoria after attacks on sheep farms
Conservation officers have captured and killed six cougars near Victoria this year in response to multiple predatory attacks on sheep farms.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
Russia's Interior Ministry on Monday issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine.
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WATCH: Drivers dodge flames and smoke from N.S. wildfire
Dashcam video shows the Tantallon wildfire burning in Hammonds Plains, N.S. on May 28, 2023.
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