Number of unhoused people in Moose Jaw double
Moose Jaw’s recent point-in-time homeless count shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in the city has doubled within the last year. Source link
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Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum ‘dangerous’
Alberta’s two big-city mayors say a separation referendum would be “devastating” to their local economies and is a needless distraction during a period in which the country should be focused on unity. “It is very dangerous talk,” Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said in an interview with The Canadian Press. “It is dangerous talk for our…
Instead of travelling to Seattle to watch the Blue Jays, some B.C. baseball fans are staying home
Bob Donegan of Ivar’s, a Seattle-based seafood restaurant chain known for its slogan “Keep clam!”, says he’s a bit concerned about the lack of Canadians travelling south to cheer the Toronto Blue Jays as they square off against the Seattle Mariners. Donegan says he loves Canadian baseball fans, referring to them as “friendly and goofy and delightful,” but he…
Power shutoff initiative creating ‘wave of fear,’ says Princeton, B.C. mayor – Okanagan
Concerns are growing over a plan to shut off power in nearly a dozen communities across the Similkameen and Kootenay-Boundary regions of British Columbia to reduce wildfire risk. FortisBC is launching a new initiative it calls the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The power giant says it will initiate the PSPS during extreme weather such…
McGill backtracks on charging for convocation, limiting guest access after student backlash
After widespread complaints, McGill University has backtracked on its plan to halve the number of available tickets for the 2025 convocation ceremonies and says it will waive all ticket costs. In a memo sent to students, McGill had said it was charging $25 per ticket to help offset the cost of the event, which will be held…
Defence in ex-world juniors sex assault trial suggests woman's 'alter ego' didn't 'think of the consequences'
Cross-examination continued Thursday for the woman who has accused five members of Canada’s 2018 world juniors hockey team of sexual assault. Source link
Saskatchewan veterinarians are drowning in appointments
By Nicole Healey Global News Posted May 8, 2025 8:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan veterinarians are feeling overwhelmed, as the country continues to face a vet shortage. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Several vet…
Former City of Surrey finance clerk suspected of defrauding city of $2.5 million
Surrey police and RCMP financial crimes officers are investigating allegations that a former City of Surrey finance clerk defrauded the city of more than $2.5 million by cutting hundreds of cheques to accounts associated with herself and her boutique cake baking business. According to a search warrant obtained by the CBC, the woman — who the CBC…
Jets’ Hellebuyck relieved to hit reset button against Dallas after dismal performance in Round 1
Connor Hellebuyck says he feels like he’s been given a second chance to show what he can do for the Winnipeg Jets. After faltering at times during Winnipeg’s opening-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, the star goalie is carrying a lighter mental load after last Sunday’s 4-3 double-overtime Game 7 victory….
All 5 youths involved in swarming attack against Kelowna teen plead guilty
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A violent group assault at Gyro Park last September, which shocked the city of Kelowna, B.C., has now resulted in guilty pleas from all five teens involved. The attack, which left a 13-year-old girl unconscious, drew widespread attention after graphic footage of the incident circulated widely on…