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The Liberal government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday.

"Our government can't set prices at the checkout, but we can put more money in people's pockets," Trudeau said at a press conference in Toronto alongside Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. 

Doreen Gronning Obituary

1938 ~ 2024 (age 86)

The family of Doreen Nancy Gronning sadly announce her passing on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

It’s not every day Olympic hopefuls visit small-town Saskatchewan, but for the past 13 years, Corr Grain’s Community Rocks program has been doing just that. Led by mixed doubles curling stars Laura Walker and local hero Kirk Muyres, the initiative introduces children to curling in a fun and educational environment, building excitement for the sport.

“We’ve been doing this for 13 years, visiting communities throughout Saskatchewan, just getting kids excited about the game, get them coming out to the clubs going ‘that was really fun – I want to go back to the curling rink.’” 

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.

SASKATCHEWAN – More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves lung function and quality of life.

As of November 15, the province has expanded coverage to include patients with 152 rare genetic mutations responsive to the drug. This change will extend eligibility to the majority of CF patients in Saskatchewan.

MAIDSTONE, SK – A routine traffic stop by Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit on Highway #16 near Maidstone on November 14, 2024, resulted in the seizure of approximately 50 kilograms of cocaine and a quantity of cash.

At around 11:50 a.m., officers conducted a proactive patrol stop, and with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP police dog, uncovered the drugs and money concealed in the vehicle. The driver, an adult male, was arrested at the scene.

Following the investigation, 31-year-old Gurvarun Matharu of Surrey, B.C., has been charged with:

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Unity RCMP responded to several incidents over the week, including fraud investigations, traffic-related issues, and public safety concerns.

Protein Industries Canada has put an open call out for projects exploring the blending of pulses and cereal crops to create new ingredients and plant-based food products as well as improve existing ones in store shelves.  

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.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.