Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a range of expenses.

Sports Round-Up: Thursday, November 21

It's "Retro Night" tonight at the Moose Jaw Events Centre as the Moose Jaw Warriors host the first place Saskatoon Blades. Puck drop is at 7, and you can catch all the action on Country 100, starting with the pregame show at 6:40. The Warriors have some fun lined up for fans tonight, including a chance to buy packages of three throwback player buttons. 

In Regina last night, the Tri City Americans needed a shootout to top the Pats 4-3. The Americans visit Moose Jaw Saturday night.

Reality Check: Hundreds of students from across city get crash course in financial literacy

Hundreds of students from Vanier, Peacock, Central, and more descended upon the gymnasium at Sask Polytech Moose Jaw yesterday for Reality Check — a Chamber of Commerce-organized event that gives Grade 9s an idea of the financial realities of adult life. 

Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Former Moose Jaw MLA receives conditional discharge for assault

Former Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence pleaded guilty to assault at Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge. 

As part of a joint submission between Lawrence’s lawyer Merv Nidesh and Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker, Lawrence vacated his earlier not guilty plea for charages of assault and assault by choking. The assault by choking charge was withdrawn by the prosecution. 

Warrant Wednesday MJPS looking for Charla Engle

The Moose Jaw Police Service is looking for 39-year-old Charla Engle.

She is wanted for: Break and Enter, Break and Enter Committing Mischief, Assault x2, Failure to Appear x9, Theft Under $5,000, Breach of Undertaking x4, and Breach of a Release Order x8.

Engle is described as being 5'8" tall, weighing 146lbs, with long Black and Blonde hair, and brown eyes.