Saskatchewan Indigenous News

Players' group gets results in Grand Slam talks as curling PA future appears cloudy

A member of the players' group that worked with Grand Slam organizers to address athlete concerns on the circuit is hopeful the interaction will lead to a stronger relationship between the two sides in the future.

Nov 29, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Wagner out as Blue Jays radio voice after Sportsnet declines to renew contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will have a new radio voice next season after rights-holder Sportsnet elected not to renew the contract of broadcaster Ben Wagner. The network confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.

Nov 29, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Canadian oil and gas execs look to talk up emissions reduction plans at COP28 summit

CALGARY — Executives and senior leaders from Canada's oil and gas sector are heading to Dubai for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks, eager to tell the world they are doing what they can to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Nov 29, 2023 3:07 PM Read more >

Lions, Redblacks to play regular-season CFL game in Victoria next season

VICTORIA — The B.C. Lions will host the Ottawa Redblacks in a regular-season CFL game in Victoria next season. The game, dubbed "Touchdown Pacific" by the league, will be played Saturday Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park.

Nov 29, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Canadian navy in critical state, could fail to meet readiness commitments: commander

OTTAWA — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy has released a new video warning the force is in a "critical state," with ships that are beyond their life cycle and a severe shortage of sailors to operate them.

Nov 29, 2023 2:41 PM Read more >

Toronto school board moves away from communicating every hate incident to parents

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board has moved away from communicating every hate- or racism-related incident to school communities after finding that letters about the cases could lead to further harm.

Nov 29, 2023 2:39 PM Read more >

Florida Panthers back prowling after Stanley Cup disappointment

Paul Maurice's team was spent. And he knew it. The Florida Panthers had battled their way to the Stanley Cup final through three gruelling, emotionally draining series. The No.

Nov 29, 2023 2:34 PM Read more >

Quebec legislature unanimously condemns human rights commission's Christmas criticism

Quebec's legislature has unanimously adopted a motion in defence of Christmas.

Nov 29, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >

After concerns, Ottawa pauses work on $2-million contract for help on unmarked graves

OTTAWA — The federal government has paused and plans to reworka $2-million contract with an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who attended residential schools.

Nov 29, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Coroner's inquest hears from doctor who saw Soleiman Faqiri

TORONTO — A doctor who examined a mentally ill man days before he died at an Ontario jail believed sending him to hospital for an assessment could put his safety at risk with no guarantee he would be admitted, a coroner's inquest heard Wednesday. Dr.

Nov 29, 2023 1:31 PM Read more >