No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says

Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the campaign shot way up.

In a preliminary report, Commissioner Caroline Simard said her office received more than 16,000 complaints about the spring campaign that ended on April 28 — seven times the number of complaints received in the 2019 and 2021 elections.

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering

Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government's major projects bill.

Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m. before falling over sideways onto the floor.

A Senate spokesman says Brazeau appears to be recovering following an examination by paramedics.

Warning: The following video contains mild foul language and a medical event.

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation launches efforts to help deal with growing gopher population

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) will be looking to eliminate the concerns of the growing gopher population with the blessing from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM).  

This is being done because gophers cause crop loss and land degradation which affect the province’s producers and landowners. The SWF will be connecting with landowners with members who can assist and deal with gopher numbers in reasonable and ethical fashion. 

Muenster author Brent Loehr explores youth, loss and imagination in debut novel

Muenster author Brent Loehr has taken a creative leap into young adult fiction with his first full-length novel, “Memento Mori”, a coming-of-age story written for readers aged 12 to 16. The book blends diary entries with fictionalized scenes, creating a dynamic and emotionally resonant narrative for adolescent audiences.