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Canada’s forgotten history: remembering the lost children

One in 10 people living in Canada are descendants of British Home Children — the name for thousands of children who were subjected to violence or death in one of Canada's worst horrors.

Nov 11, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Growing sprouts

The cheap, healthy and simple food source.

Nov 11, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Commentary: The courage of young women and men

The last call to honour WWII veterans.

Nov 10, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Four paws give veterans a future

Service dogs help veterans feel safe by reducing PTSD symptoms.

Nov 10, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Opposition rages over parking fees at Regina General Hospital

Daily Leg Update - NDP raise concerns over parking fees being imposed on emergency patients coming to Regina General and Pasqua hospitals.

Nov 10, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

Prince Albert outside workers vote yes to job action

CUPE 160 members representing City of Prince Albert vote 80 per cent in favor of job action up to and including a full withdrawal.

Nov 10, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

Battlefords businesses honoured for excellence, Tatchells added to hall of fame

Winning Business of the Year was Austin Saddlery.

Nov 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Big win for Youth4Change group against smoking and vaping

Youth4Change instrumental in passage of bill which raises the age for smoking and vaping from 18 to 19.

Nov 10, 2023 12:07 PM Read more >

Google will start deleting Gmail accounts next month

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.

Nov 10, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Film classification bill aimed at reducing costs and red tape

New provincial legislation will get rid of $440 fee for operators for film classifications

Nov 10, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

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