Provincial News

REGINA — The Regina Breast Health Centre is planning to open next week providing surgeries, diagnostics and followup care under one roof, which the health minister promises will reduce wait times.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba will soon have more energy for itself and other Canadian jurisdictions after two hydroelectric contracts with a Minnesota utility expire at the end of this month, Premier Wab Kinew said Monday.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to expropriate a private property in south Winnipeg that has seen clashes between its owner and area residents.

WINNIPEG — Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.

REGINA — A rookie Saskatchewan legislature member was stripped Friday of some of her responsibilities after calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist.

WINNIPEG — The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made "very, very inappropriate comments" by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist, as a national organization representing Sikhs demands more accountability.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba politicians may soon be singing "O Canada" at the start of daily proceedings in the legislature. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives put forward the idea and it's being considered by the legislature rules committee.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.

RICHMOND — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist. Speaking to reporters in Richmond, B.C.