Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Cary Tarasoff announces he will run again to become Saskatoon’s Mayor
A man who ran for Mayor of Saskatoon in the last election has decided to run again. Cary Tarasoff announced his intentions on social media today (Mon). He realizes April Fool’s Day may be an odd...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

Prime Minister says carbon pricing a backstop for provinces that don’t come up with their own solutions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau understands that the price on pollution is increasing, but he stresses that so too is the Canada Carbon Rebate, with April 15th being the next round of rebate cheques. He...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

Influenza cases on the rise
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says the number of influenza cases requiring hospitalization increased over the last reporting period. Forty-seven people were admitted to hospital during the two-w...
Neil Billinger Apr 01, 2024

Federal government to launch a $1 billion National School Food Program
While campaigning in 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to launch a National School Food Program and today (Mon) he announced $1 billion over five years to provide meals to and estimated 400...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

On April Fool’s Day carbon price, alcohol tax and federal politicians salaries all increase
While the carbon tax goes up April 1st, the excise tax on liquor also goes up 2 per cent. As of today, the carbon pricing plan increased from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne. It is designed to rise every y...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

Nearly 1,000 new drivers suspended in 2023 for alcohol or cannabis use
Saskatchewan Government Insurance says 982 new drivers had their license suspended last year when they exceeded the provincial limits on cannabis and alcohol. Novice drivers, those with a Learners, or...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

We should be seeing the last of the minus temperatures
The cold that’s gripped the province in early spring will lift this week. Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang says, “That ridge of high pressure that was kind of anchored over Sask...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024

Flu season winding down but there was an uptick this year
As flu cases wind down, a medical health officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority summarizes the season by saying flu made a significant comeback this winter. Dr. David Torr explains that in the...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

RCMP warning parents to warn their kids about a sextortion scam
The Saskatchewan RCMP states that there has been an increase in reports of financially motivated online sextortion scams targeting youth. A news release from the RCMP explains that financial sextortio...
Carol Thomson Apr 01, 2024

RCMP look for public help to find suspect wanted in a B&E
Lloydminster RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect wanted in connection to a B&E. On Saturday RCMP responded to a break and enter at a home in Lloydminster. Officers det...
Vanese M. Ferguson Apr 01, 2024


















