8 h. ago White House vows ‘significantly higher’ U.S. troop, police presence in D.C.

For two days, small groups of federal officers have been visible in scattered areas of the city. That is about to change, the administration says.

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9 h. ago ’THIS IS OUR LIVELIHOOD’: Farmers brace for hit from China’s canola tariff

Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business equations this year. The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says the 75.8% preliminary duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused canola prices to fall by $1 per bushel. That translates to a loss of about $200,000 for his […]

Economics

10 h. ago Postponed Vancouver concert prompts musician to play free pop

After his opening set for Sam Barber was cancelled, singer decided to play a free solo show

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11 h. ago ’I promise I will’: Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

American pop star Chappell Roan is known to many as the “Midwest Princess” and now is promising to travel a touch north to the land of the living skies. Roan has created a buzz in Saskatchewan with the release of “The Subway,” her new song about post-breakup frustration, where she name-drops Saskatchewan. She has told […]

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14 h. ago Trump names Strait, Stallone and KISS for Kennedy Center Honors

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program. Trump avoided the Kennedy […]

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19 h. ago Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura convicted of indecent assault but avoids jail

He allegedly touched the interpreter's thigh repeatedly during a celebratory dinner at a restaurant

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30 h. ago Saskatchewan Environmental Society launches legal battle over province’s coal extension plan

The Saskatchewan government is extending coal plant operations, but climate experts warn of serious environmental impacts and are taking legal action to block the plan.

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32 h. ago Saskatchewan Health Authority faces criticism for Indigenous hair

The First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office is calling for accountability from the Saskatchewan Health Authority following an Indigenous woman's hair being cut.

Science

35 h. ago Shania Twain just released limited edition Canadian menu items at McDonald's

McDonald's Canada has teamed up with legendary Canadian country singer Shania Twain on two limited-time Canadian-themed items.Starting today in McDonald's locations across Canada, you'll be able to get the new McShaker All Dressed fries (where you put the seasoning into a bag and shake it up) or a Strawberry Pie.On top of these two menu options, which have been dubbed "Shania's Sides, "a special cowboy boot keychain will be given with the purchase of an Extra Value Meal, while supplies last.In a press release, Twain noted how this is a full circle moment for her, given that she worked at McDonald's many years ago in Toronto.

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36 h. ago Canada vows more wildfire action as smoke sparks U.S. complaints

Federal officials announcing $45.7 million in wildfire prevention research funding said the cross-border smoke underscores the need to combat climate change.

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39 h. ago Michael Higgins: Challenge to Saskatchewan pronoun law a waste of time, money and effort

The government used notwithstanding clause, but appeal court rules judges should be able to scold it anyways

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41 h. ago Michael Bublé raves about ‘unreal’ Disney cruise from Vancouver

The Grammy-winning singer says he "just genuinely loved everything about it"

Culture

52 h. ago B.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal land title ruling, citing possible ‘significant unintended consequences’

B.C.'s attorney general promised to appeal the ruling, saying it could harm private property rights in the province

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52 h. ago B.C. to appeal landmark First Nations land title ruling, citing possible ‘significant unintended consequences’

B.C.'s attorney general promised to appeal the ruling, saying it could harm private property rights in the province

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54 h. ago RCMP drones to patrol corridor along part of U.S. border in effort to boost security

he corridor extends from the ground to 500 feet in the air and one nautical mile north of the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

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55 h. ago “A gross, disgusting feeling”: Denare Beach wildfire survivor slams Sask. gov’t response

A Denare Beach man who lost his home to a wildfire is calling out Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan government for abandoning northern communities when they needed help most.

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55 h. ago RCMP creates drone corridor along part of U.S. border in bid to boost security

The RCMP is introducing a drone corridor along part of the Canada-U.S. border in an effort to boost security. Drones are to patrol the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in what the RCMP says is a trial. The force says the corridor has been established with help from Transport Canada and drone patrols will […]

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61 h. ago Saskatchewan Appeal Court says challenge of province’s pronoun law can continue

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal says a court challenge of the province's school pronoun law can continue and the court has jurisdiction to determine if it limits Charter rights.

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62 h. ago Fight over Saskatchewan school pronoun law to resume in court Monday

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal is expected to rule today on the province's appeal of a earlier court decision allowing a challenge of its school pronoun law to proceed.

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4 d. ago Calgary Surge soar past Saskatchewan Rattlers, secure home playoff tilt with Edmonton Stingers

Surge set up a play-in showdown at home against rivals from Edmonton. Next up for Calgary is a regular-season finale at the Saddledome.

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