News Update
- Sask. NDP releases plan for energy grid that would reverse government's doubling down on coal
Crown Investment Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison has already shot down the official Opposition's plan, saying it is not a serious plan.
- Volunteer pilot rescues animals from northern Sask.
La Ronge pilot Paul Ricklefs volunteers for Canadian Wings of Rescue, helping transport animals in need. He joined The Morning Edition to tell his story.
- 'That's the worst I've ever seen it': Spring snow slams Sask.
An Alberta clipper brought snow and wind to the province, with the northern region experiencing the most significant impact. Close to 20 centimeters of snow fell in some areas.
- Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
The Liberals have picked up another Conservative floor-crosser, bringing them one seat closer to a possible majority government after next week's byelections.
- Tuberculosis found in Prince Albert homeless shelter
A cluster of tuberculosis cases in Saskatchewan, which has one of the highest rates in Canada, has been traced to a homeless shelter in Prince Albert, Sask. "In a recent shelter investigation, 11 cases were found over a period of 12 months," Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, said.
- Union claims airlines are 'flying the plane' in Ottawa's unpaid work probe
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the federal government's probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector is not taking workers' arguments seriously.
- Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
The Liberals have picked up another Conservative floor-crosser, bringing them one seat closer to a possible majority government after next week's byelections.
- As drones upend tank warfare, Canada's army races to rethink its armour
Canada's army is weighing faster timelines for new armoured vehicles while rethinking tanks in light of Ukraine's drone-dominated battlefield. Aging Leopards need replacement, but commanders say technology — including uncrewed systems — will shape decisions, even as other priorities like air defence and long-range strike rank higher.
- EV giant BYD accused of forced labour violations at European factory
As Canada lowers its tariffs and imports more electric vehicles from China, an upcoming report from New York-based labour rights researchers is making new allegations of forced labour practices at the world's bestselling EV manufacturer, BYD.
- 'Every vote counts': Liberals campaign hard for Quebec seat in Monday's federal byelection
Federal Liberals are throwing all they can at the Quebec riding of Terrebonne ahead of Monday's byelection, as a 173-seat majority remains a possibility.