2 hours ago Ecole Lumsden Elementary students proudly showcase their own ribbon skirts

Global News’ Sarah Jones was able to step into one Saskatchewan community who learned to make their own ribbon skirts and have been wearing them with pride.

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4 hours ago Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers

WASHINGTON — Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Friday for the second time this week — by a second federal judge — for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., found […]

Politics

12 hours ago Walter White had a home fit for a high school teacher. It’s listed for $4M.

In one of the most famous scenes in the TV drama “Breaking Bad,” Walter White storms away from his Albuquerque house after a bit of marital discord and hurls a large pepperoni pizza in frustration – only for the pie to land on the pitched roof. That scene inspired memes and remained a fun onset […]

Society

5 hours ago Ottawa signs $40M deal with Saskatchewan to offer drug coverage for rare diseases

The Saskatchewan and federal governments have announced an agreement for coverage of select new drugs for rare diseases.

Economics

5 hours ago In Hottest Year Ever, US Homes Used a Record Amount of Power to Keep Cool

While artificial intelligence has attracted scrutiny for energy use, the residential sector is far and away the biggest power suck — and it’s set to grow as the planet heats up.

Sport

6 hours ago ‘L.A. was on fire and everything changed’: Sask. residents evacuate amid blaze

As fires take over the Los Angeles area, some Saskatchewan residents have been forced to flee.

Events

15 hours ago The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app’s fate in their hands. The popular social media platform says the law violates the First Amendment and should be struck down. TikTok’s parent company is based in China, and the U.S. […]

Technology

9 hours ago Oilers forward Evander Kane has knee surgery, current rehab put on hold

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane, who was already out this season due to abdominal surgery last fall, has had his rehab put on hold because of knee surgery this week. The hard-checking winger underwent knee surgery on Thursday, according to a release from the Oilers Friday morning. While the surgery is unrelated to his prior […]

Science

5 hours ago Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM. RCMP say the suspects stole a pickup truck and two excavators, which they used to bash their way into a Scotiabank in […]

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11 hours ago Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it’s up to Trump whether to keep them

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump gets set to return to office vowing to quickly end the conflict. The outgoing Democratic administration […]

Politics

8 hours ago OHL trade deadline: London Knights stand pat, no rivals make big moves

The London Knights didn't make any last-minute roster additions at Friday's trade deadline, but the path remains clear to the Ontario Hockey League final.

Economics

13 hours ago 'Gut feeling': Daughter of slain woman found near North Saskatchewan River speaks out about domestic violence

"Not only does it affect the victim, but it affects the family they leave behind. My heart goes out to the other families that have been affected by this the past few weeks, and any other family that has been impacted by this"

Events

14 hours ago Churchill Falls energy deal gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

The agreement promises about $227 billion in revenue to the N.L. treasury

Culture

5 hours ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Red Shirt Diaries, fresh FAB exhibitions, and Guadagnino’s Queer

Red Shirt Diaries: Improv theatre on a theme has a little extra backbone and muscle, and as vintage Star Trek is already inherently snugged right up to hilarious, this looks promising. If you don’t know the phrase “Riker’s Beard” as the opposite of “Jumping the Shark,” don’t fret too much because the high-energy crew over […]

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25 hours ago Prospera Energy Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointment and Key Financial Developments

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Leadership AppointmentProspera announces the appointment of Darren Jackson as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 1st, 2025. Darren will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, field optimization programs, and drive operational […]

Politics

17 hours ago Japan slaps new sanctions on Russia and groups in other nations that allegedly helped it evade bans

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Friday’s approval […]

Events

6 hours ago Ontario's remaining winter weather could be all over the place as La Niña arrives

Buckle up, because Ontario's weather is set to take a wild ride as La Niña makes its presence felt through the winter.According to a new report from The Weather Network, this year's winter is shaping up to be completely different from the mild conditions we saw last season, thanks to the arrival of a climate pattern called La Niña.The pattern occurs when water temperatures around the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean come in around 0.5 degrees C colder than normal for a few months in a row, which can influence weather systems worldwide.The U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicates a 60 per cent chance that a weak La Niña will persist throughout the rest of winter, although there is a chance that we'll revert back to more neutral conditions in time for spring.La Niña conditions are officially here—and they're likely to stick around for the rest of the winter. https://t.co/7WVUGOOA4A— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) January 10, 202...

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7 hours ago Why trading Henry Mews is a big coup for the Ottawa 67's – and why Luca Pinelli wasn't moved

To properly evaluate the Ottawa 67’s blockbuster deal with the Sudbury Wolves at Friday’s OHL deadline, consider this: With only a snowball’s chance in a fireplace of them winning any championships this season, they’ve acquired a top prospect and eight draft picks for 20 more games and probably a short playoff run with defenceman Henry […]

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12 hours ago B.C. has five years left to meet its 30×30 conservation target. Can it be done?

The B.C. government pledged to conserve 30 per cent of land and 30 per cent of water by 2030, but so far only 16 per cent has been protected.

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24 hours ago Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives walked out of the legislature in protest, without casting a vote. The party had […]

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