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Advance poll turnout doubles in Saskatchewan

Long lines at advanced polls were a complaint from many Canadians across the country. The numbers show their complaints were likely valid. More Canadians turned out at the advanced polls this weekend than the 2011 election polls, and the number doubled in Saskatchewan. 3.6 million Canadians cast their ballot over the Thanksgiving weekend, up from… Continue reading Advance poll turnout doubles in Saskatchewan

RCMP nab drivers for 2,200 violations during 3-day Sask. traffic blitz

Over a three-day October traffic blitz, RCMP members across the province nabbed drivers for more than 2,200 violations on the road. The police service released the results of the project, which was dubbed Operation Impact, and ran from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2015. 4,913 drivers were pulled over during the operation. 2,223 violations were cited, and a few of them stand… Continue reading RCMP nab drivers for 2,200 violations during 3-day Sask. traffic blitz

Advance poll turnout over 3 days up 16% from 2011

Around 2.4 million Canadians have voted so far in advance polls, representing a 16 per cent increase over the three advance polling days in the 2011 federal election, says Elections Canada. The agency estimates that 850,000 voters cast ballots on Friday, 780,000 people voted on Saturday and 767,000 on Sunday, an increase of nearly 400,000 votes compared with 2011. Monday is the final day to vote… Continue reading Advance poll turnout over 3 days up 16% from 2011

Fierce winds cause damage across Saskatchewan

People across Saskatchewan were reporting damage due to strong winds Sunday. In Regina, a portion of scaffolding on a renovation project on a downtown building was seen dangling perilously above Albert Street at the intersection with Victoria Avenue. “Very dangerous,” Stephen Hall, who posted an image of the damaged scaffolding on Twitter, said. The wind… Continue reading Fierce winds cause damage across Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan skateboarder with wind at his back hits 50 km/h

Skateboarder J. D. Guignard was “winging” it in the middle of a Saskatchewan windstorm on Sunday — and it turned out to be a sweet ride. Much of the southern part of the province was under a wind warning with gusts around 90 kilometres per hour or higher in many communities. Guignard was at home… Continue reading Saskatchewan skateboarder with wind at his back hits 50 km/h

Prisoners go to the polls today in Canada

Thousands of Canadians are casting their ballots today to help elect the next federal government — but they’re doing it behind bars. Elections Canada has set up polling stations at federal prisons across the country, to facilitate the democratic process for more than 22,000 eligible voters who are incarcerated and under community supervision. Some inmates have… Continue reading Prisoners go to the polls today in Canada

Canada adds 12,000 jobs in September but unemployment rate rises to 7.1%

Canada’s economy added 12,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate increased slightly to 7.1 per cent because more people were also looking for work. Most of the jobs were part time, Statistics Canada said Friday, with 74,000 new part-time positions created during the month, offset by a loss of 62,000 full-time jobs. The drop-off in full-time jobs… Continue reading Canada adds 12,000 jobs in September but unemployment rate rises to 7.1%

'Turkeys in ovens all over the city:' Carmichael outreach to serve 300

Staff and volunteers at Carmichael Outreach in Regina are ready to serve 14 turkeys, 45 kilograms of potatoes and enough stuffing, gravy and pie for 300 people. The Thanksgiving meal will be devoured starting at 11 a.m. this morning. Lisa Desnomie, the Food Security and Nutrition Program Coordinator at Carmichael, said the secret to getting this meal off the ground is having several people to… Continue reading 'Turkeys in ovens all over the city:' Carmichael outreach to serve 300