Canadian artists grapple with U.S. tariffs, find new buyers amid trade war
Michael Harrington never thought his art was something that would be subject to tariffs at the Canada-U.S. border. The Ottawa-based narrative painter has been working with galleries and dealers to show and sell his work full time for roughly three decades. He said the industry has felt like a rollercoaster from the 2008 recession to the COVID-19…
‘Our hearts shattered’: Family of student pilot killed in crash mourns victims of latest Harv’s Air plane crash
The family of a student pilot who died in a mid-air collision in Steinbach last summer is shattered to hear two people are dead after another plane crash near Kisbey, Sask. on Friday evening. A Cessna 172 was on a night flight from Regina back to Steinbach, Man., but didn’t arrive as scheduled, according to…
Carney and Macron to meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday – National
Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are holding a symbolic meeting on an archipelago 20 kilometres off the southern coast of Newfoundland on Sunday, in what both countries say is a show of unity and mutual respect. The two leaders will hold a working lunch and attend a wreath-laying ceremony in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon,…
Canada took the trade war to Trump’s backyard. Americans didn’t care – National
Canada looms over Lance Thrailkill’s office as a dead, stuffed bird. Mounted above the Texas manufacturer’s desk, a Canada goose, flanked by a mallard and four deer heads, fixes a glassy stare on the room. An open bottle of rye whiskey sits on the floor below. It is a fitting backdrop for a conversation about…
Northlander train still being repaired months after crash during testing
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One of the new Northlander trains ordered by the Ford government to restart rail service to northern Ontario has been out of commission for two months, since it crashed into a tow truck near Bracebridge, Ont. In early July, during a testing and commissioning run, one of…
911 outage hits multiple Canadian police forces, service restored for some
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several Canadian police forces are reporting intermittent 911 outages Thursday morning, with some indicating service has been restored. Ontario Provincial Police said it has received reports across the province and is urging anyone requiring emergency assistance to call its fully operational non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. Nova Scotia Emergency…
Environmental advocates ask Sask. Court of Appeal to review coal decision
A non-profit environmental group had its concerns regarding the Saskatchewan government’s decision to extend coal-fired power plants heard by the province’s highest court Tuesday. The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) is asking the court to review a January decision by the Court of King’s Bench that dismissed its challenge to the province’s coal-power extension plans. Crown…
Two more plea deals reached in case of Penticton man killed in 2021
The family of Taig Savage is facing another difficult development in the case of the 22-year-old Penticton man who was killed five years ago. “It’s shocking. It’s really shocking,” Taig’s mom Tracey Savage said Monday after learning that two more accused have reached plea agreements in the case. The developments come just a week and…
Saskatoon construction snarls commutes for USask students, hospital staff
The City of Saskatoon says a combination of events is causing gridlock along a key stretch of road linking the University of Saskatchewan (USask), one of its hospitals and the downtown core. Last Friday, the city opened the University Bridge to vehicle traffic after months of repair work and delays. But its reopening, coinciding with…
Blue Bombers pick ‘Riders apart in Banjo Bowl
WINNIPEG – Willie Jefferson didn’t mince words when explaining the importance of safety Redha Kramdi to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence. Back from a full stint on the six-game injured list with a broken bone in his left hand, Kramdi looked no worse for wear, forcing a fumble and making a late game-sealing interception to…
