Saskatchewan riders urged to take ATV safety courses this fall
As fall approaches and riders head out into Saskatchewan’s countryside, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is urging all ATV enthusiasts to make safety training a priority.
“A certified ATV safety course is one of the best investments any rider can make,” said John Meed, executive director of SATVA. “Whether you're a new rider or a seasoned one, formal training improves your skills, boosts your confidence, and can help prevent serious injuries.”
Saskatchewan delegation heading to U.K. for World Nuclear Symposium
Saskatchewan is sending a delegation to the United Kingdom next week to promote the province’s role in global nuclear development and strengthen international partnerships.
Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison will lead the mission to the World Nuclear Symposium, which runs Sept. 1 to 6 in London. The event marks the symposium’s 50th anniversary and brings together industry leaders, governments, and researchers from around the world.
Hockey, political players react to death of Montreal Canadiens great Ken Dryden
Politicians and hockey stars are mourning the loss of hockey legend and former federal politician Ken Dryden, who passed away Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer.
Dryden, 78, was a Hall of Fame goaltender who won six Stanley Cups backstopping the Montreal Canadiens as well as minding the cage during Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.
Air Canada flight attendants massively reject wage offer, union says
Air Canada flight attendants have massively rejected the employer's wage offer following a vote on a new contract that ended Saturday.
Flight attendants at Air Canada wrapped up voting at 3 p.m. ET on the tentative new contract, with 99.1 per cent voting down the airline's wage offer.
The airline says the wage portion will now be referred to mediation as previously agreed to by both sides.
Protecting your garden from frost
With fall-like weather hanging around this week, conditions in the evening are favourable for frost.
Leslie Cornell, owner of Cornell Design and Landscaping, urges gardeners to act quickly: “Cover your tender vegetables (in the evening and overnight) because there’s still a lot of good growing time. Our ground is warm. We want to protect things that aren’t accustomed to freezing temperatures.”
Former Canadiens star goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78
Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender whose long resume in and out of hockey included six Stanley Cup victories and helping backstop Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.
A key member of the Montreal Canadiens' 1970s dynasty, Dryden's career in the spotlight was only just getting started when he retired from the game — and while at the top of his own game — in his early 30s.
SGI gives safety tips as school season begins again
With students and teachers heading back to school, drivers are asked to watch out for those travelling along streets to school.
Michaela Solomon, the communications consultant for media relations at SGI, says there's plenty to watch out for at this time of the year.
Teenage workers hit hard by tech disruption, population growth: Desjardins
A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid population growth are souring job prospects for Canada's youngest workers.
The Desjardins Economics report, released Thursday, comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cites decades-high youth unemployment levels to attack an immigration program for temporary foreign workers.
Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey shows the unemployment rate for young people aged 15 to 24 hit 14.6 per cent in July — a nearly 15-year high outside of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada's fall foliage?
Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees lose out on the energy needed to generate some of the season's most brilliant colours, experts say.
Biology professor Susan Dudley at McMaster University says trees in dried out parts of the country could see their leaves die off rather than turn red.
"I can't look at it and make a prediction for a good fall foliage season at all," she said.
Premier Moe looks to strength trade relationships in Asia
A trade delegation for Asia is set to leave on Saturday (September 6).
The focus of the trip is on relationship building and trade engagement with government officials and industry stakeholders in China, Japan and South Korea. China imposed a 75.8 per cent tariff on canola seed last month on top of tariffs already in place for canola oil, meal, peas, pork and seafood.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading the delegation that includes his Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding, and Prime Minister Carney's Parliamentary Secretary Kody Blois.