Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Home Design Inc. bed frames recalled for collapsing
Several models of bed frames made by Home Design Inc, and sold through Wayfair.ca are being recalled due to reports of them breaking, sagging, or collapsing, which may cause injury. The company report...
Keira Miller Jan 18, 2024

Teachers to go on second one-day strike Monday, NDP says education funding numbers misleading
It will be a long weekend for Saskatchewan students, as teachers across the province have decided to go on a second one-day strike this Monday. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samant...
Keira Miller Jan 18, 2024

Province says no funding for drug pipes, safe injection site executive director confused
The provision of pipes for smoking meth, crack cocaine or any other illicit drugs and providing instructions on how to use drugs will be discontinued. That, from the provincial government which says i...
Carol Thomson Jan 18, 2024

USask studying effects of cannabinoids
New research out of the University of Saskatchewan suggests that using cannabis while pregnant could affect the development and growth of your baby. Dr. Robert Laprairie says in order to determine how...
Keira Miller Jan 18, 2024

Firearm pointed at officer
Staff Sargeant Stephen Hurst with the Prince Albert RCMP says officers faces different threats daily but having a firearm pointed at you when you have responded to an emergency call is one of the most...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 18, 2024

Some applications already open for CAA Scholarship Program
Eligible students can start applying right now for a CAA scholarship. The applications can be done online directly to the educational institutions administering the process. The scholarships at the Un...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jan 18, 2024

Province funds continuation of 10 emergency shelter spaces in La Ronge
The Kikinahk Friendship Centre in La Ronge is receiving a $97,600 investment from the provincial government to keep 10 of their emergency shelter spaces in operation. The Friendship Centre offers recr...
Keira Miller Jan 18, 2024

La Verticalerie vertical blinds recall
Health Canada has issued a recall for vertical blinds made in Canada called "La Verticalerie". They don't meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. Health Canada sa...
Carol Thomson Jan 18, 2024

Governance and Priorities Committee searches for private partner for Downtown Event Centre
As the journey to procuring a private partner to help fund the downtown event and convention centre progresses, Saskatoon’s Governance and Priorities Committee has added a ‘wage and job qu...
Keira Miller Jan 17, 2024

Explosion and fire at Regina business was accidental
Regina Fire & Protective Services reports that the explosion and ensuing fire at Luiggi’s Pasta House last Wednesday, January 10th, was accidental. A steel pipe became dislodged and fell fro...
Carol Thomson Jan 17, 2024


















