Foreign affairs minister says China executed four Canadians

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that China has executed four Canadians in recent months.

The minister said all four were "dual citizens" and were all "facing charges linked to criminal activities according to China, linked to drugs."

"This is an issue that I've been following very, very closely, personally, for months, and I've asked personally also (for) leniency," Joly said, adding former prime minister Justin Trudeau also urged China not to execute the Canadians.

Trump says Liberal government would be easier, says Poilievre is 'no friend of mine'

With polls suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's use of punishing tariffs are a top-of-mind issue for Canadians ahead of the upcoming federal election, Trump has now offered his thoughts on which political party he would rather work with.

"I'd rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative," Trump said in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham Tuesday.

During the interview he reiterated his call for Canada to become a U.S. state and his false claim that the U.S. subsidizes Canada by $200 billion a year.

Quebec Grain Producers announce funding towards Cereals Canada's GATE

Another funding commitment has been made towards a multi-million-dollar capital campaign by Cereals Canada. 

Cereals Canada says it is hoping to break ground this year on the construction of a new building in downtown Winnipeg. The organization says it is nearing the end of its lease in a building that is no longer able to meet its current and future goals. 

Their lease expires on March 31, 2027, and with this date now just over two years away, it says a new home is needed to continue to build on the vital work being done to advance the Canadian grains value chain.

Opposition NDP critical of provincial budget shortfalls

Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP expressed its concerns over the Sask Party government’s budget which dropped Wednesday afternoon. NDP Leader Carla Beck called the budget shortsighted and not meeting the province’s current challenges. 

“Scott Moe and the Sask. Party are asleep at the wheel,” said Carla Beck, Saskatchewan NDP Leader. “They can’t just close their eyes and hope our problems magically go away.  

Humboldt's Dayne Beuker is making Waves in USA on his way to hockey success

The road less traveled may be unconventional, yet it has the potential to lead to the most sought-after destinations. 

For Dayne Beuker, the path to a career in hockey is a long winding one, that’s drawing closer to glory.  

After learning how to skate overseas in Germany, Beuker began his hockey career in Humboldt and progressed through the Humboldt Minor Hockey program.  

Saskatchewan to post $12M budget surplus amid tariff headwinds

Saskatchewan’s government says it will ride a strong economy to a projected razor-thin surplus in next year’s budget, but turbulent headwinds of tariffs could ultimately blow a billion-dollar hole in the spending plan.

Finance Minister Jim Reiter tabled the 2025-26 budget on Wednesday. It projects a $12-million surplus this fiscal year and even larger surpluses in the years that follow.

However, it doesn't put aside money to offset potential massive losses, as Canada fights an ongoing trade war with the United States and faces one with China starting this week.

Three lucky winners head to the Grits & Glamour Tour!

Three lucky country music fans are getting ready for an unforgettable night with Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis!

Congratulations to Joy Bauml, Janet Sobchyshyn, and Evelyn Schreiner, the winners of our Grits & Glamour Tour ticket giveaway!

These talented ladies of country music will bring their timeless hits and powerhouse vocals to the stage, and our winners will be there to experience it all.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for more exciting contests and chances to win!

Enjoy the show, Joy, Janet, and Evelyn!

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