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Palliative Canadians wait as Health Minister Hajdu delayed approval of psilocybin mushrooms

Pressure grew on Health Minister Patty Hajdu, as palliative Canadians anticipated the minister’s response to their Section 56 applications regarding access to psilocybin mushrooms on compassionate grounds.

Canadian Western Agribition postponed 50th show until 2021

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced on June 17, in response to restrictions and recommendations surrounding COVID-19, CWA's 50 th show will be postponed until 2021.

Children First Canada embraced the introduction of a senate bill for a Federal Commissioner

Children First Canada welcomed the introduction of Bill S-217 in the Senate of Canada, calling for the establishment of an Office of the Commissioner for Children and Youth on June 16, 2020.

Province amended bill to protect firearm ownership

The Government of Saskatchewan brought forward amendments to Bill 194 to protect the rights of legal firearm and handgun owners within the province on June 16.

Progressive Conservative reaction to the provincial budget

Ken Grey, the leader of Saskatchewan's Progressive Conservatives, said he’s not surprised the Saskatchewan government is posting a massive deficit.

Action needed at all levels to end systemic racism

The National Farmers Union (NFU) joined with all who call for an end to systemic racism, including police violence against Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers on May 25.

Manitoba business is sending ‘protective gear’ to Saskatchewan

A Manitoba company (All-Net Municipal Solutions) decided to ‘help’ rural communities across Saskatchewan, by providing them with equipment to assist with their social distancing efforts.

Saskatchewan, like the rest of Canada, has a tough road ahead

The long-awaited final draft of the province’s budget has come. It may be a few months late, but for good reason. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees in 2020.

NDP Leader says provincial budget missed the mark

Leader of the Official Opposition Ryan Meili said in a press conference Monday, June 15 that Saskatchewan’s provincial budget had missed the mark.

Assiniboia RCMP asked for information on a vehicle connected to a theft

The Assiniboia RCMP requested the public’s assistance for information regarding a white four door sedan with dark tinted windows seen in the general area of where a vehicle theft took place in Assiniboia during the early morning hours of June 15.
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