Provincial News

Nearly half of Canadians say they support their province using the notwithstanding clause to ensure that schools tell parents if their child wishes to use a different name or pronoun, a new poll suggests, and more people support that idea than oppose it.  New data also suggest a majority of Canadians believe teachers should have […]

On the day politicians returned to debate legislation over the Saskatchewan Party government’s pronoun policy in schools, Memphis Hartman reminded people he’s a human being. The 17-year-old student, who is transgender, told hundreds at a rally outside the legislature he’s grateful he received support from his family and teachers.  “Trans people have existed and they will continue […]

The provincial government’s attempt to introduce new legislation enshrining its gender and pronoun policies for children 16 and under has failed. All members of the house have to agree. In this case the NDP minority had a chance to delay the introduction of the bill, and refused to “grant leave”. This is a common tactic […]

As the Legislature is called into session to pass the Sask Party government’s “gender and pronoun policy”, two groups of protesters set up shop across the parking lot from the house. Security and police erected road blocks and fences to keep people from getting close to the building, but that didn’t deter the protesters who […]

A rally urging the Saskatchewan government to respect people’s rights is scheduled to take place outside the legislature before politicians return this afternoon. The Saskatchewan Party government is planning to introduce legislation and invoke the notwithstanding clause over its pronoun policy in schools. The legislation would prevent those under 16 from changing their names or […]

Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun. What’s called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. As the moon lines […]

Saskatchewan politicians are heading back to legislature, preparing for a pronoun fight that some political observers say could alter the province’s electoral landscape.  The legislative assembly is set to resume Tuesday, with the Saskatchewan Party government planning to introduce legislation that would require children under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to change their names or […]

“Hard working”, “professional”, “inspirational” “a legend”. Just some of the words spoken about the life and legacy of former Riders running back George Reed. A celebration of his life was held at the Viterra International Trade Centre in the REAL District. On the stage, some of Reed’s memorabilia including the Grey Cup were on display […]

Saskatchewan is spending $40.2 million over the next two years in a plan intended to help people who are unhoused across the province.  The province says in a news release that 155 new supportive housing units are to be created in Regina and Saskatoon, which are also to have on-site supports.  The plan also includes 120 […]

The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected last month, but with the gains driven by a seasonal spike in education employment and an increase in part-time work, economists say the job market is weaker than it looks. Statistics Canada released its September labour force survey Friday morning, which shows employment rose by 64,000 jobs. The unemployment rate continued […]