A man was found with two heavily sedated orange-fronted parakeets in his underwear as he crossed the border from Mexico in October, U.S. prosecutors said. He was indicted on a federal smuggling charge on Friday.

“That bird was big, you know, it wasn't a songbird.” A strong candidate for today's most Northern news story: a raven flies into a Whitehorse grocery store.

Regina Street Team managers dismissed, more changes to come www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The Immigration Department has banned only one member of the controversial Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap from entering Canada, it told CBC News in a statement, contradicting a Liberal MP's claim in September that none of them would be let in. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The Regina Police Service just sent out this news release in case anyone is wondering how the police are preparing for this Grey Cup.

The Power Broker by Robert Caro The Night of the Gun by David Carr

Just in: A jury delivered its guilty verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing Misha Pavelick nearly two decades ago. The man, whose identity is protected under a publication ban, was found guilty of second-degree murder www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Granite Curling Club holds the hammer in dispute over new apartment complex: parking www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #wpgpoli

Hot tip to reporters: Don't do whatever this is. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...

does anyone in halifax know what the story is with this thing i found

Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ. It's a surreal--and troubling--read. drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...

To quote @meyer.bsky.social: Nothing has been designated a federal project in the “national interest—so far Nothing has been designated to be “fast-tracked” by the federal Major Projects Office—so far Nothing has been given any special ability to avoid any federal permits or requirements—so far

Worth noting this section in today's report from the parliamentary budget officer. www.pbo-dpb.ca/en/publicati...

As Sask. begins to publish ER closures, NDP allege standards have been changed www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Man takes city bus for a joy ride, makes several stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off at bus stops, no damage to the vehicle. "He even went as far as to deny someone looking to board with an expired bus pass" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Richmound, Sask., residents ask for province's support in wake of 'Queen of Canada' cult www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Ever seen a keeper with a snow shovel before?

How Corey Mace changed his coaching approach in West Final to send Riders to Grey Cup www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Moe got per cent 80 per cent support at today's Saskatchewan Party convention. Back in 2023, he got 97 per cent support. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ontario court says media outlets can sue OpenAI over copyright infringements. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

I want to note there are several excellent reporters who cover #Halifax City Hall, and some are mentioned in this article. While stories may have my byline, some of the responses in those stories come from questions asked by my colleagues. This is why you should support local media.

A Lethbridge police officer searched Shannon Phillips on database after overhearing the 'tail end' of a conversation Provincial Crown prosecutors decided no charges should be laid. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

very happy for my friend very sad for the loss to journalism in this province

Here’s today’s live coverage of the decision to cull ostriches on a farm in Edgewood, B.C., due to avian flu concerns as protesters honk and hurl expletives at CFIA agents tasked with the job www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I have let my colleagues at Global BC know that November 18 is going to be my last day with the company and as a reporter at the Legislature. I have made the decision to take my passion and try something new and I am deeply grateful to all of the viewers and to my colleagues. #bcpoli

BREAKING: A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., is found not guilty of assault.

Here's my interview and podcast with Ken Sim on the 2026 Vancouver budget, a breakdown of the cuts and increases, and what he says to people who think he gives the VPD a blank cheque.

Worth noting that in scrums today Sask. Premier Scott Moe said he’d run again in 2028. This came amid speculation from the NDP in QP that some ministers wanted to be the next premier. Moe said the last people to know anything about the inner workings of the Saskatchewan Party would be the NDP.

Since 2024, the organization has spent MORE time operating under an interim or acting CEO than an actual full time CEO.

The revolving door at REAL continues. CEO Rick Bennett has departed for personal and family reasons. He was appointed in June. Board is reappointing interim CEO Trent Fraser as interim CEO. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

"Didulo also asked whether Jacobson was a justice or a judge, to which he replied that she could determine that information on her own time." swiftcurrentonline.com/articles/jud...

Supreme Court to weigh in on Saskatchewan's school pronoun case www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A tale of 2 Flin Flons: How the Manitoba-Sask. border complicates life for some residents of the northern city www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Hard to describe just how much I admire @mehlerpaperny.bsky.social for the blunt, open, and occassionally hilarious way she writes about depression. And the risks she takes to help herself and the next generation. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Officers who contacted CBC said that a tactical team member allegedly physically assaulted a junior female officer at the party. That officer is the complainant in Dylan Kemp's assault charge. Via Dan Zakreski. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Days after she became first Alberta premier to invoke notwithstanding clause, Danielle Smith wants it used again. By the feds.

Calgary's new mayor is one of the more intriguing political animals I've ever covered. He lost with one persona and won with a different one. Is the real Jeromy Farkas now standing up? My feature profile: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Look, I'm just saying, Halloween and World Series in one night is being greedy. Please let's pick one.

A Saskatoon police officer has been charged with assault. 23 members of the SPS were witnesses. But Saskatchewan's police watchdog doesn't provide any details of what happened. The summary's cover and table of contents are longer than the report. url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/fHalC7AwwF...

This dismissal opinion on a failed ICE arrest that @seamushughes.bsky.social found is worth reading in its entirety. Come for the debunking of DHS "fiction," stay for the snark about wiener dog, but definitely take time to read the 18 USC 111 analysis. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

I wonder how the employees of Overstory Media feel about having their tech bro founder call the company "a failure" in his little newsletter, while they continue to show up at work and try to bring in readers, workers and advertisers?

In 100 per cent unsurprising news, the bank that supposedly pulled funding from a Richmond project because of the Cowichan court decision says it definitely did not pull funding because of the Cowichan court decision www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cou...

Sask. to have 'very important role' in working through India's new 30% tariff on yellow peas: minister www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Updated: Roughriders CEO and President Craig Reynolds said the change, which will allow tailgating for season ticket-holders only, is not meant to boost the Roughriders' bottom line.

Sask. introduces tailgating bill, applies only to Roughriders home games www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

And thanks to all the city councillors who showed up and, even though we were mocking them for over an hour, they did not storm the stage & knock us on the jaw. Pictured: Clr Zachidniak dressed as Clr Froh, Clr Turnbull as city manager Nicol, Clr Burton as the Black Knight. #yqrcc

HUGE thanks to everyone who made it out to the Queen City Improvement Bureau live show last night. You all rule. Thanks especially to our guests (Carter, Jacq, Andrew, Cassie) and to everyone who came in costume. You turned this goofy show into something incredible. #yqrcc