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Tories, NDP call out CBC president for not ruling out bonuses, despite layoffs

Documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation earlier this year show the public broadcaster has awarded $99 million in bonuses between 2015 and 2022.

Dec 6, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: This holiday season be nice to hospitality workers

Kindness is free.

Dec 5, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Regina lights the lights at City Hall

The 22nd annual Light the Lights takes place to kick off the holiday season at the Queen Elizabeth II courtyard in Regina.

Dec 5, 2023 8:24 PM Read more >

Opinion: Can diet and exercise put Type 2 diabetes into remission?

Researchers offer hope as they explore ways to halt Type 2 diabetes.

Dec 5, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Sustainable Saskatchewan ads at COP28 raising eyebrows

Daily Leg Update - Minister Harrison fires back at criticism from NDP over cost of Saskatchewan ads on the Dubai metro line.

Dec 5, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

'Cutting-edge' Sask. and Alta. artists reunite after 50 years

Velma Foster, and her good friend Katie Ohe, once brought new life to Calgary's art scene over 50 years ago. In a recent exhibition, they reunited.

Dec 5, 2023 3:55 PM Read more >

LSKYSD trustee challenges Weekes for Sask. Party nomination

Following the restructuring of provincial election boundaries in 2024, Kim Gartner is seeking the nomination alongside Randy Weekes, the current speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Dec 5, 2023 3:04 PM Read more >

Nature is Awesome - Whitetail Bucks

Dec 5, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant

Nuvaxovid is a protein subunit vaccine, meaning it contains harmless pieces of virus.

Dec 5, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

KidSport annual fundraiser targets 500 more kids into sports

KidSport launches 12th annual Give the Gift of Sport campaign.

Dec 5, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

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