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Man dies after workplace incident in Saskatoon

Saskatoon police say an injured man who was found at a business in the North Industrial area has died. The workplace injury was reported in the 800-block of 45th Street East at around 4:40 p.m. CT on Nov. 5. The 74-year-old man was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Both Occupational […]

Trump says he wants to go slower on sanctions for Iran's oil

JOINT BASE ANDREWS (REUTERS) – US President Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 5) said he wants to impose sanctions on Iran’s oil gradually, citing concerns about shocking energy markets and causing global price spikes. “With the oil, it’s very interesting. We have the toughest sanctions ever imposed, but on oil we want to go a […]

US, China to hold delayed diplomatic, security dialogue

High-level talks now set for Friday as world’s two largest economies look for ways to resolve damaging trade war. The United States and China will hold top-level diplomatic and security talks in Washington, DC, on Friday, amid moves to try and resolve a damaging trade war. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary James Mattis, […]

Work to build new STM express lane 10 years late

Finally, after more than a decade of discussions and promises, people working and living near Pie IX Boulevard are getting a Bus Rapid Transit system. The express BRT system is a reserved lane for STM buses that is physically separated from the rest of traffic. Construction began on Monday and is scheduled to last four […]

Call of the Wilde: Strong comeback spirit

A quick two-game road trip for the Montreal Canadiens through New York to face the Islanders on Monday and the Rangers on Tuesday. Both are good tests to show if the Habs can win the games that are against supposedly easier competition. Related Call of the Wilde: Winning the middle, winning the game Call of […]

Bath Road RONA lumberyard in Kingston to remain open

There has been uncertainty in Kingston after Lowe’s announced it would be closing 27 RONA locations across Canada, including one in Kingston. Lowe’s announced that their RONA location on Bath Road will be one of 27 “under-performing” retail stores in Canada to be shuttered by the end of January 2019. A RONA spokesperson said, however, […]

Regina students honour Canadian veterans in No Stone Left Alone ceremony

160 students paid their respects during a field trip to remember, placing 1300 poppies on the headstones of veterans in the Field of Honour at the Regina Cemetery. It’s part of the second annual No Stone Left Alone ceremony, a day meant to educate students about those who serve and of the sacrifice of Canada’s […]