How reality TV changed the way we think – for the better
When the first series of Big Brother launched, one critic denounced it as a “smearing of excrement” over TV screens. So, exactly 25 years on, how has reality TV affected…
Edmonton woman survives being struck by lightningKaren Bartko
It happened Thursday night in west Edmonton, as thunderstorms rolled through the region in the afternoon.
Hidden Treasures: Saskatchewan’s Government House, the Edwardian GardensKat Ludwig
The second segment of Hidden Treasures: Saskatchewan’s Government House focuses on the Edwardian Gardens and how the colourful plants bring meaning and life to the grounds.
US FCC clears $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the deal between Skydance and Paramount, parent of the CBS network. BBC News
Michelle Obama portraitist’s exhibit with trans Statue of Liberty pulled after pressure from Vance
EXCLUSIVE: Artist Amy Sherald canceled her upcoming exhibit featuring a portrait of a transgender Statue of Liberty at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery after Vice President JD Vance raised concerns…
Survivor, advocate react to world junior trial verdictIris Dyck
‘What happened in that room wasn’t right,’ he said. ‘It may not have been illegal, as found by the judge, but it wasn’t right.’
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing, Read family warning, Amy Bradley’s disappearance
DEATH STARE: Bryan Kohberger transferred to maximum security state prison LAST PLEA: Colorado dentist drugged wife years before alleged poisoning murder, friend testifies DEADLY ESCAPE: Cause of death revealed for…
World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices. BBC News
U.S. raises anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber above 20%Globalnews Digital
The B.C. Council of Forest Industries issued a statement Friday saying the trade action will harm workers, families and communities across the province and Canada.
South Carolina dance teacher arrested after questionable routine uncovers serious allegations
A South Carolina dance teacher was arrested after an investigation that began when parents raised flags about a dance routine “that conflicted with their morals.” Andrea Mizell, 45, is accused…
Ride along as Saskatoon Fire responds to a 911 callNicole Healey
In our ongoing series on the Saskatoon Fire Service, we are getting an in-depth look at what happens when first responders get a 911 call.
Littler ‘finds rhythm’ to set up Rock semi-final at Matchplay
World champion Luke Littler survives a fightback from Andrew Gilding to set up a World Matchplay semi-final against Josh Rock. BBC News
Next-gen missile shown off in first Pacific test as US expands long-range arsenal
In a milestone moment, the Army Friday conducted a live-fire test of its precision strike missiles in Australia, the first ever west of the international dateline. The test, seen in…
Public Complaints Commission concludes investigation into Sask. Marshals conductGates Guarin
A Saskatchewan Marshals member has resigned after being placed on leave. This comes as a misconduct allegation investigation was concluded by the Public Complaints Commission.
‘I witnessed war crimes’ in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs. BBC News
Terrified passengers ‘flew out of their seats’ during dramatic Southwest nosedive to avoid mid-air crash
Passengers aboard Southwest flight 1496 from Burbank, California to Las Vegas, Nevada experienced a frightening few seconds when the aircraft took a sudden nosedive to avoid a midair collision shortly…
Calgary stabbing sends man to hospital in life-threatening conditionKen MacGillivray
Calgary police have two people in custody and charges are pending after a stabbing in downtown Calgary on Thursday sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Toronto Zoo to become home of Cedar, a blind baby moose rescued near OttawaGlobalnews Digital
The two-month-old baby moose, now named Cedar, was found by an animal rescue group on a rural road in Hawkesbury, Ont.
Kingfisher SAR plane joins U.S. Coast Guard in medical rescue of Canadian marinerSimon Little
The aircraft was called out around 11:30 a.m. to help support the medical evacuation of a Canadian mariner from a fishing boat about 300 kilometres offshore from Astoria, Oregon. …