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Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'

Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'

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.
Manitoba legislature looks at having 'O Canada' sung daily in chamber

Manitoba legislature looks at having 'O Canada' sung daily in chamber

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.
Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre

Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.
Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist

Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist

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.
Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

TORONTO — A syrupy sweet Passover staple will be absent across much of Canada this year thanks to restrictions on the sale of American booze, bringing the trade war to the Seder table.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major
Saskatchewan looking to U.S. to cure doctor woes with recruitment program

Saskatchewan looking to U.S. to cure doctor woes with recruitment program

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is looking south of the border to cure its ailing doctor woes with a program to recruit American physicians to the Prairie province.
Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle

Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle

REGINA — A Saskatchewan teenager is in hospital after he was struck down by an RCMP vehicle on a First Nation north of Regina.
In the news today: Two campaigns shift to Saskatchewan, Trump's trade war continues

In the news today: Two campaigns shift to Saskatchewan, Trump's trade war continues

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Larger RCMP emergency team will help fight crime, Manitoba justice minister says

Larger RCMP emergency team will help fight crime, Manitoba justice minister says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says adding officers to a police emergency team will help address crime. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says $3.
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