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Weekend tornado near Regina confirmed as first in Canada of 2023

The first twister of 2023 in the country touched down near Regina over the weekend, according to an analysis from the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP).

Damages to a farm were reported from the tornado that touched down six kilometres southeast of Regina on May 27, 2023. (Source: Twitter/Craig Boehm)

RCMP at scene of serious collision near Weyburn, Sask.

Weyburn and Fillmore RCMP are at the scene of a serious collision involving multiple vehicles on Highway 13 about 16 kilometres east of Weyburn.

1 Sask. resident dead, 1 seriously injured in North Dakota motorcycle crash

One person from Estevan, Sask. is dead and another is seriously injured following a collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle on May 28 near Fortuna, North Dakota.

Police lights are seen in this undated stock image. (Shutterstock)

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Regina daycare closure leaves parents scrambling for child care

Parents who depend on a Regina daycare say they've been forced to scour the city for new child care spots with little notice.

The announced shutdown of a Regina Daycare has left many parent searching for child care. (CTV News)

Pair of moose spotted taking a tour of Regina's Normanview neighbourhood

Residents in Regina's northwest neighbourhoods were in for a surprise over morning coffee, when several moose appeared to be taking a stroll through the streets.

Two moose were spotted on Pickard Street at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. (Courtesy: Diana Wilson)

After a fire nearly destroyed everything, Big Bob's Meats was up and running a week later

Just over two weeks after a fire nearly destroyed everything, Big Bob’s Meats is up and running in a temporary space.

Owner of Big Bob’s Meats Kelly Garchinski and his staff have worked tirelessly to reopen the business after a devastating fire on April 27. (GarethDillistone/CTVNews)

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'I don't care what people think': Undersized Blades prospect looks forward to proving people wrong

The Blades drafted Benjamin Bowtell in the sixth round of the 2023 Bantam Draft back in April.

Undersized Blades prospect Benjamin Bowtell might not look the part yet, but the team has big plans for him. (Courtesy: Saskatoon Blades / CTV News)

'Sneaky bill': 'Abortion is Health Care' billboard aims at Yorkton MP's Bill C-311

An 'Abortion is Health Care' billboard in Yorkton is raising awareness of Bill C-311, a piece of proposed legislation that activists claim may act as a 'sneaky bill' for the anti-abortion movement.

Abortion is Health Care Signs Inc., Megan Johnston said that the billboard near Yorkton is focused on raising awareness of Bill C-311 introduced by Yorkton-Melville Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall. (Brady Lang/CTV News)

'No for sale sign was ever posted': Yorkton Library saga continues at packed city council meeting

A lot has been left up in the air after a marathon council meeting in Yorkton on Monday – which saw packed chambers.

Yorkton's Public Library was the subject of hot debate during the May 15 meeting of Yorkton city council. The city is proposing to move the facility to the Gallagher Centre. (Brady Lang/CTV News)

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Ontario soccer referees to wear body cameras to combat increase in abuse

Ontario referees will be outfitted with body cameras this summer in an effort to stop aggressive abuse at soccer games across the province.

Members of a youth team play a game at Manchester City's new City Football Academy Monday Dec. 8, 2014. (AP / Jon Super)

In photos: Out-of-control wildfires force thousands to evacuate in N.S.

Pictures from across Nova Scotia highlight the destruction brought on by two wildfires that are burning out of control in the province.

96-year-old sets new world record in Ottawa Race Weekend 5K

Rejeanne Fairhead ran her way into the Guinness World Records on the opening day of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.

Ont. university will waive tuition fees for students from First Nations whose traditional territory it's on

The University of Waterloo has announced it will offer free tuition to students from two First Nations whose traditional territory covers the land where the university is located.

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Danielle Smith's UCP holds onto power in Alberta

Danielle Smith is still the premier of Alberta, surviving a vigorous campaign and a tight vote Monday against NDP challenger Rachel Notley.

UCP Leader Danielle Smith makes her victory speech in Calgary on Monday May 29, 2023. Alberta's United Conservative Party rode a wave of rural support Monday to win a renewed majority in the provincial election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Russia says drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack, blames Ukraine

Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on Moscow, officials said Tuesday, in an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine, while Russia continued a a relentless wave of daylight and nighttime bombardment of Kyiv that began Monday.

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Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says the Liberal government expects to have a plan for the future of 24 Sussex Drive by the fall.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pushing for special rapporteur David Johnston to 'step aside' from his role examining the issue of foreign interference before he embarks on public hearings.

Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

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New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China

New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said Monday that Canada's spy agency has confirmed her long-held belief she is being targeted by the Chinese government, as the prime minister granted the NDP's wish to allow more party members to review top-secret intelligence.