City of Saskatoon budget deliberations begin Monday
The City of Saskatoon started off the week with budget deliberations Monday. Property taxes were initially projected to increase by 5.64 per cent, but instead a projected property tax increase…
Searchers begin sifting at landfill for remains of slain First Nations women
WINNIPEG — Two years after Winnipeg police announced they would not search a landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women, their families watched as excavation of the…
What the papers say – December 3
The controversies surrounding Gregg Wallace and international relations are vying for centre stage on the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers. The MasterChef presenter apologised for an Instagram video in which…
Prosecutors seek to tie Ottawa man to filming of neo-Nazi propaganda videos
OTTAWA — Closing arguments began Monday in the terrorism trial of an Ottawa man, who Crown prosecutors allege contributed to the creation of neo-Nazi propaganda and recruitment videos. Ottawa-area graphic…
Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech
The United Kingdom does not need to choose between its allies in America and Europe, Sir Keir Starmer has said in a major speech. The Prime Minister said it was…
Former Africville residents and descendants receive global recognition
Former residents and descendants of Africville in Halifax are finally receiving global recognition for their significant contribution to Canadian history. Hundreds of community members gathered in a tent on the…
More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking
Victims of the “horrendous” crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said. Home Secretary…
Story showcasing ‘voices’ of Ireland among novels nominated in Nero Book Awards
A story showcasing the “voices” of rural Ireland is among the novels that have been shortlisted for a book awards established by coffee chain Caffe Nero. Three Irish authors have…
Most people happy to share health data to develop artificial intelligence – poll
Most people are willing to share health data to develop artificial intelligence (AI) in the NHS – though they do not want to lose the human touch, a poll suggests.…
Junk food ad ban ‘will prevent an estimated 20,000 cases of childhood obesity’
A pre-watershed ban on ads for junk food will prevent an estimated 20,000 cases of childhood obesity, the Government has said.