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Saskatchewan premier calls Sunwing's move to end flights in province 'irresponsible'

Saskatchewan premier calls Sunwing's move to end flights in province 'irresponsible'

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by Sunwing Vacations to suspend its flights from the Saskatoon and Regina airports for a month is irresponsible. The airline announced Thursday it was immediately cancelling its operations through Feb.
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Noah arcs back to top of B.C. baby name list for first time since 2007, usurps Olivia

Noah arcs back to top of B.C. baby name list for first time since 2007, usurps Olivia

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health ministry says Noah is poised to be the most popular baby name in the province this year, replacing longtime favourite Olivia, which topped the list last year.
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Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP cop shot dead

Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP cop shot dead

TORONTO — Hundreds of first responders and members of the public turned out Friday for a procession to pay tribute to a slain Ontario Provincial Police officer as calls grew for the federal government to reform its bail policy.
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'I heard children screaming inside': Four dead after Hamilton house fire

'I heard children screaming inside': Four dead after Hamilton house fire

HAMILTON — Neighbours rushed towards a burning Hamilton home with ladders, witnesses said, as children inside screamed for help during a Thursday night fire that left four people dead.
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Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his choice for Bank of Canada governor would be someone focused entirely on keeping annual inflation at its two per cent target.
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Pierre Poilievre doesn't like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind them

Pierre Poilievre doesn't like anti-Trudeau flags, but understands anger behind them

OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he doesn't like the expletive-laden flags some Canadians are using to denounce Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but that he understands the anger fuelling such displays.
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Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network to use AI to reduce wait times

Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network to use AI to reduce wait times

MONTREAL — Artificial intelligence researchers say a Montreal hospital's plan to reduce emergency room wait times with an AI algorithm is an appropriate use of the technology — if it’s done carefully.
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Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address

OTTAWA — Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gov. Gen.
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Body of OPP officer to be brought to hometown today : In The News for Dec. 30

Body of OPP officer to be brought to hometown today : In The News for Dec. 30

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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First Nations police chief hopes federal bill will come with adequate funding

First Nations police chief hopes federal bill will come with adequate funding

The head of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association says he hopes a federal bill in the works that aims to make Indigenous policing an essential service will come with adequate funding to ensure those forces can attract enough officers.
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