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'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.
Hanbidge on Horticulture: Reputation as poisonous unfounded

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Reputation as poisonous unfounded

Ode to the Poinsettia – Part II.
Session ends with finger-pointing over Nov. 20 protest

Session ends with finger-pointing over Nov. 20 protest

Daily Leg Update: MLA Meara Conway is tossed as Assembly passes motion in the aftermath of the pro-Palestine disruption last month.
Decolonizing health care through academia

Decolonizing health care through academia

Indigenous physician Janet Tootoosis leads the way.
Legislature reaction to Auditor’s report health care findings

Legislature reaction to Auditor’s report health care findings

Minister Hindley, Opposition Critic Love speak on Auditor’s findings on issues impacting Saskatchewan Health Authority such as AIMS and neurosurgery wait times.
SIRT investigates in-custody death in Wilkie

SIRT investigates in-custody death in Wilkie

No further information is being released at this time and a final report will be issued to the public within 90 days of the investigation ending.
Shelly Palmer - Yes, Google Cheated

Shelly Palmer - Yes, Google Cheated

Realistic expectations are crucial for maintaining trust and credibility in technological advancements.
Opinion: Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices

Opinion: Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices

Let’s give the theatrics a rest in 2024.
Update: Freezing rain and snowfall warnings mostly ended

Update: Freezing rain and snowfall warnings mostly ended

Cooler, more seasonal temperatures will follow in the wake of this system.
Swift response from Moe government on emissions cap

Swift response from Moe government on emissions cap

Premier Scott Moe slams federal announcement of oil and gas emissions cap; cabinet ministers sounding the alarm
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