20 h. ago Province announces $8.5 million for rural utilities, remote area heating allowance programs

"This funding means more families in rural and remote areas can keep their lights on and their homes warm."

Economics

45 h. ago Province announces new road leading to JBS beef processing plant near Brooks

The new road, between Highway 873 and the JBS facility, will save workers up to 45 minutes on their daily commute to and from the beef processing facility, says the province

Transport

69 h. ago Saskatchewan’s 6% PST on Vaping Undermines Harm Reduction, Fuels Illicit Market

New Vape Tax Puts Public Health at Risk Ottawa, ON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, the Saskatchewan government announced it will remove the 6% provincial sales tax (PST) exemption on vaping products, effective June 1, 2025. As the national voice for the vaping industry, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) is deeply concerned […]

Other

3 d. ago LEAFS 3, DUCKS 2: Toronto lengthens lead in Atlantic with big road wins in Pacific

To help their cause in winning the Atlantic Division, the Maple Leafs needed big results on the shores of the Pacific. Five of a possible six points will go a long way — and they hope Sunday wasn’t the last time this season they play in a later time zone. With their nailbiter 3-2 win […]

Transport

5 d. ago Increased rescue calls on Okanagan forest service road lead to warning

The surge in rescues is attributed to a combination of factors, including unexpected conditions along the route.

Events

6 d. ago Metrolinx renaming Eglinton Crosstown LRT’s Ontario Science Centre station

Last year, the province abruptly announced it would close the Ontario Science Centre citing structural issues, ending its operations the same day and starting to empty the hub.

Other

7 d. ago Premier Scott Moe announces Saskatchewan will be ‘first fully carbon tax–free province’

Moe said the move will give consumers a break and make industries more competitive as the United States imposes tariffs on Canada.

Economics

1 week ago Montage Gold Achieves Key Construction Milestone at Its Koné Project as Process Plant Concrete Works Commenced

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that rapid construction progress is being achieved at its Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire, where process plant concrete works, including the ahead-of-schedule pouring of Carbon-in-Leach tank foundations, have commenced, marking an important milestone. […]

Other

2 w. ago Saskatchewan schools grateful for extra funding in 2025 budget

In the Saskatchewan provincial budget announced on Wednesday the education sector will be receiving an overall budget of $3.5 billion.

Society

2 w. ago Ford announces new Ontario cabinet with familiar names, few changes

Premier Doug Ford named a new cabinet Wednesday with many familiar faces, though he has shuffled his housing, education and environment ministers. Paul Calandra is moving from housing to become the education minister, taking over from Jill Dunlop, who has moved to emergency preparedness. Todd McCarthy is taking on the role of environment minister, a […]

Other

2 w. ago Westwater Resources Receives ISO Certifications at the Kellyton Graphite Plant

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today that its Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant received certifications under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for its quality management system, which covers production, shipping, maintenance, R&D/lab, purchasing, scheduling and human resources. “Over the […]

Other

2 w. ago Alberta to cut disability program funding by $49 million, says income for recipients remain unaffected

Alberta plans to cut funding for the province’s disability program by $49 million, but says income for program recipients will be unaffected. In Budget 2025 announced on Feb. 27 the province called it a “tough but realistic” budget with a projected $5.2 billion deficit for the future year. The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped […]

Economics

2 w. ago Court approves sales of two plants owned by company linked to listeria outbreak

TORONTO — An Ontario court has approved the sale of two facilities owned by the Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. Court documents show Joriki is selling its Delta, B.C., plant to Happy Planet Foods and its Toronto plant to Top Shelf Food and Beverage Corp. Joriki is also […]

Economics

2 w. ago Portion of major Toronto street to fully shut down for over a week

Residents out and about enjoying Toronto as spring-like weather returns to the city this month should be advised of a number of construction projects that will lead to some localized travel headaches, including one along bustling Danforth Avenue.Metrolinx has just issued a PSA that it will be commencing work on a railway bridge passing over the east-end thoroughfare in the coming days and will be shutting down a significant stretch of the road for more than a week, which will lead to lengthier travel times around the area.From 12:01 a.m. next Wednesday, March 19, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, Danforth will be completely shuttered to all traffic — yes, that includes vehicular, transit and pedestrian — between Warden Avenue and Eastwood Avenue.The closure will extend across more than nine full days, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, as the transit agency completes the necessary widening of the bridge as pa...

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta government in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

The province has announced it will collect bitumen royalties in the form of the heavy oil itself, as opposed to cash.

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says measures against U.S. tariff will likely stand

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs will likely stand but her government planned to meet Friday to discuss what the next steps will be, now that President Donald Trump has put yet another one-month pause to the 25 per cent tariff on some Canadian goods. On Wednesday the province announced countermeasures against […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says measures against U.S. tariff will remain in place

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs will remain in place despite U.S. President Donald Trump placing yet another one-month pause to the 25 per cent tariff on some Canadian goods. On Wednesday the province announced countermeasures against Trump’s tariffs, including halting the purchase of U.S. liquor. In a statement on Friday afternoon […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta’s premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

EDMONTON — As the tariff war with the U.S. continued its twists and turns Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the rounds of U.S. TV networks reminding Americans that Canada has to look out for itself in the fight. A day earlier, Alberta announced it would emulate other provinces and stop buying American alcohol and […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11 provinces and territories have agreed to extend the deals that give those jurisdictions billions of dollars to cut child-care fees for families. Eight provinces and […]

Politics