A construction project is now underway at the Saskatchewan legislative building that some say is a century overdue. Women MLA’s will now have their own designated washroom.
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Saskatoon stepping up to help those affected by Hampton Village fire
After the devastating fire claimed three houses as total losses, the community is taking action to help those in need. One restaurant is serving free food to those impacted.
5 ways to find purpose and stay active during retirement – The Washington Post
5 ways to find purpose and stay active during retirement The Washington Post
Toronto man found guilty of murdering neighbour over BBQ smoke dispute, wife guilty as accessory
After just over one day of deliberations, the jury found Tran guilty of second-degree murder.
Significant storm hits Kelowna Wednesday afternoon
A storm has blown through Kelowna Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, significant winds along with thunder and lightning.Just before 4:30 p.m., the storm hit the downtown core, with the strong winds blowing trash and branches around the city streets.Castanet has not received any report…
Lethbridge preparing for future without commercial flights
Commercial flights will no longer land or take off in Lethbridge after June 23. However, the city says 98 per cent of air traffic is expected to remain.
Government to begin paying out one-time GST credit top-up for eligible Canadians
The Liberal government’s one-time GST rebate top-up, announced earlier this year, is set to begin landing in some Canadians’ banks accounts starting on Friday.
Vancouver Pride Society facing significant long-term funding shortfall
On Wednesday, Vancouver city councillor Rebecca Bligh put forward a motion asking the city to give the society a one-time cash injection of $75,000.
Canada endorses plan to send remaining Marineland belugas to Spain, across U.S.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has endorsed a rescue plan that would see all of Marineland’s remaining beluga whales split up and sent to Oceanogràfic València in Spain or one of four U.S. locations.
What Canadians need to know about a ‘technical recession’
While the term technical recession may have some usefulness as a political tool, does it actually have economic significance? CBC News looked into the definition of a technical recession, how it differs from a regular recession and whether Canadians need to be concerned.