Month: June 2016

Why it's time to reform the EU, with or without Britain

By Margaret Evans, CBC News, June 27, 2016  The European Union was always a compromise, as well as a scapegoat, for national governments facing criticism Will the real European Union please stand up? For that matter will the real Great Britain please stand up? Because I got a bit confused last week with all that… Continue reading Why it's time to reform the EU, with or without Britain

Filipino girl, 5, leads blind dad to work in life-changing video

By Josh Elliot, CTV News, June 27, 2016  Video of a young girl leading her blind father to work on a coconut farm in the Philippines has prompted a charitable organization to step in and help. The video shows Jenny, 5, leading her father, Nelson “Dodong” Pepe, around the coconut farm where he works, helping… Continue reading Filipino girl, 5, leads blind dad to work in life-changing video

Loonie continues to drop after Brexit

By The Canadian Press, June 26, 2016  TORONTO — The Canadian dollar is continuing its descent as markets around the world continue to take stock of last week’s Brexit vote. The loonie weakened as trading progressed, dropping to 76.48 cents US by late morning, down 0.45 of a cent from Friday’s close. Read full article… Continue reading Loonie continues to drop after Brexit

The Oil Industry Needs To Change Its Strategy And Fast

By Salman Ghouri, OilPrice.com, June 24, 2016  I can recall, it was the month of September in the year 2012, when I last filled up my car with gasoline for $3.81/gallon ($57.15 for 15 gallons) in Dallas, Texas. The higher gasoline prices during the past 3-4 years had put severe financial stress on the monthly… Continue reading The Oil Industry Needs To Change Its Strategy And Fast

Justin Trudeau's fight with the forces of Brexit and Donald Trump

By Aaron Wherry, CBC News, June 26, 2016  In January, Trudeau laid out an agenda that now sounds like a response to Britain’s breakup with the EU Six months ago, Justin Trudeau went to Davos, Switzerland to pitch the World Economic Forum on a vision of shared prosperity, proper leadership and embracing diversity. A day… Continue reading Justin Trudeau's fight with the forces of Brexit and Donald Trump

National motocross series rides into Regina, local wins 1st moto

By CBC News, June 25, 2016  Saskatchewan resident Shawn Maffenbeier raced his way to 1st in one of two motos in Regina Motocross racers hit the course just east of Regina at the Moto Valley Raceway this weekend for a major competition. The race was the fourth part of the MX Nationals Series. The competition began in Kamloops at the beginning… Continue reading National motocross series rides into Regina, local wins 1st moto

Saskatoon's south bridge could share its name with Mr. Hockey

By Francois Biber, CBC News, June 26, 2016  The Circle Drive South Bridge opened in 2013 A bridge in Saskatoon could soon share a moniker with Mr. Hockey. On Monday’s city council meeting, Coun. Darren Hill plans to bring forward a motion to name the Circle Drive South Bridge after the late Gordie Howe. Read full story here…

La Loche students to graduate after school shooting

By Devin Heroux, CBC News, June 27, 2016  35 students will be getting their diplomas today It’s a chance for the Saskatchewan community of La Loche to celebrate something inside a school where tragedy struck just months ago. Today, the 35 students making up this year’s graduating class will be getting their diplomas. Read full… Continue reading La Loche students to graduate after school shooting

Roughriders add RB Lache Seastrunk, juggle roster ahead of home opener

By Peter Mills, CBC News, June 26, 2016  Receiver Armanti Edwards activated from the retired list, four Canadians added The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back in Regina as they prepare for their home opener on Thursday. The team opens the CFL regular season against the Toronto Argonauts (0-1) at Mosaic Stadium at 8 p.m. CST on June… Continue reading Roughriders add RB Lache Seastrunk, juggle roster ahead of home opener