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Headdress stolen 15 years ago found in dumpster and returned to Squamish Nation family

Headdress stolen 15 years ago found in dumpster and returned to Squamish Nation family

A headdress stolen from a display of Aboriginal regalia 15 years ago in Vancouver mysteriously wound up in a bin on the North Shore last week and has now made its way back to its original Squamish Nation custodians.
Here are 11 things Canadians should expect when travel opens up again

Here are 11 things Canadians should expect when travel opens up again

Are you excited, apathetic or worried? A travel industry expert provides a detailed travel forecast for what’s to come: This week, some health officials have said we will likely live in a post-pandemic world by the summer--if things continue to go th
COVID-19 Immunization expanded to ages 72-plus

COVID-19 Immunization expanded to ages 72-plus

COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility is being expanded. Starting March 14 at 8 a.m.
March 13 COVID-19 update: One death, vaccines surpass 100,000, 153 new cases, 120 recoveries

March 13 COVID-19 update: One death, vaccines surpass 100,000, 153 new cases, 120 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, surpassing the 100,000 vaccination milestone and bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 100,195.
NDP blames government for job losses, despite pandemic’s impact

NDP blames government for job losses, despite pandemic’s impact

Statistics Canada’s release on March 12 of its February Labour Force Survey showed a drop of 23,000 jobs in Saskatchewan, a figure that had New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili and Small Business Critic Aleana Young crying foul.
Judge hands Westside gang member stiff sentence

Judge hands Westside gang member stiff sentence

Two extremely powerful and moving RCMP Victim Impact Statements revealed what police deal with all too often as they combat dangerous street gang activity.
'Not rocket science:' CTF pushes Sask. government for public documents website

'Not rocket science:' CTF pushes Sask. government for public documents website

More than a year after the provincial government pitched it, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is still waiting to see a public website that publishes municipalities’ basic financial information.
Reeve unimpressed with out-of-province call centres for Crown corporations

Reeve unimpressed with out-of-province call centres for Crown corporations

After a reeve of a RM grilled the provincial cabinet about calls to Saskatchewan Crown corporations being answered at call centres outside the province, the premier said they'd be looking into the issue.
Everything you need to know about Canada's new laws for GMOs and gene editing

Everything you need to know about Canada's new laws for GMOs and gene editing

Canada is changing its risk assessment policy for genetically modified plants and food products sold at home and overseas. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that contain foreign DNA will still be subject to government regulatory oversight.
Donate that SGI rebate towards a new St. Mary’s Villa: foundation

Donate that SGI rebate towards a new St. Mary’s Villa: foundation

HUMBOLDT — With SGI rebates coming in the mail, the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation is asking Humboldt residents to donate the money towards a new home. St. Mary’s Villa was built in 1963, with additions constructed in 1965, 1977 and 1992.
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