Regina woman who allegedly robbed store with axe arrested

A Regina woman accused of robbing stores on Christmas and Boxing Day — allegedly with an axe on Dec. 26 — now faces multiple charges.

Photos Regina Floral Conservatory offers pop of colour during winter

Flower gardens across Saskatchewan are under a blanket of white these days, but there's still some Christmas colour available to horticulture fans in Regina.

Red light texting still a problem in Canada, says CAA

by Kendall Latimer

Canadians continue to text at red lights, despite thinking it is unacceptable, according to a recent poll conducted by CAA.

From football to footlights: Ex-Roughrider Matt Dominguez takes on Oz role

by Kevin O'Connor

Matt Dominguez was once a gridiron star and now he's the great and powerful Oz.

2 men face 29 charges after stolen vehicle, firearm found in Regina

A police service dog took down one suspect, who had to be taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Boys collect 1,000 pairs of socks for charity

Talk about the warm fuzzies — two young brothers from Balgonie, Sask., have gathered 1,000 new pairs of socks for charity.

Ed Gainey signs on with Saskatchewan Roughriders through 2019

Defensive back Ed Gainey has signed an extension to stay with the Saskatchewan Roughriders through 2019.

Dealing with the deficit: Wall says action will not be delayed

Premier Brad Wall wants to get to work on reducing the province’s deficit — and said he wishes his government had worked harder to start reducing the debt this year.

Robber holds up Mac's cashier with screwdriver

Regina police are investigating after a robber used a screwdriver to threaten a convenience store clerk.

Author Joseph Boyden defends Indigenous heritage after investigation

by Nicole Thompson

A celebrated Canadian author who writes about First Nations heritage and culture is defending himself on Twitter after his ancestry was questioned.

Indigenous youth from northern Sask. walking to Standing Rock

by Brad Bellegarde

A group of Indigenous youth from Stanley Mission are walking to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe reservation in North Dakota in support of protests against the North Dakota Access Pipeline.

U of S president apologizes for handling of Huskies football coach resignation

The president of the University of Saskatchewan has issued a public apology for its handling of the announcement that Huskies football coach Brian Towriss was stepping down.

Recap Canada overwhelms Slovakia as Ingram pitches 6-save shutout

by Jonas Siegel

Team Canada made easy work of their second opponent at the world junior hockey championship, rolling over Slovakia 5-0 on Tuesday night.

CRTC reviews, rulings in 2017 that could affect your phone, TV and internet bills

by Aleksandra Sagan

Canadians pay some of the highest prices in the world for their cellphone, internet and TV services, but those bills could change depending on how Canada's broadcast regulator handles some major issues it's expected to decide on next year.

Pipelines named as 2016's top business story

The debate over pipeline development — the economic benefits and environmental concerns it carries — has been selected as The Canadian Press business news story of 2016.

Sask. First Nation to receive $4.5M compensation for treaty money withheld 130 years ago: lawyers

Lawyers for a Saskatchewan First Nation say the federal government has been ordered to pay $4.5 million as compensation for treaty money withheld by the Crown after the Riel Rebellion about 130 years ago.

Reporter's Notebook Kim Wheeler on covering the story of Standing Rock

by Kim Wheeler

One of biggest stories of 2016 happened on a small strip of land where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people came together to fight a big oil company. Indigenous journalists from both CBC Indigenous and CBC Radio’s Unreserved travelled down in two separate trips.

Star Wars actress, bestselling author Carrie Fisher dead at 60

by Sheena Goodyear

Carrie Fisher, the Hollywood actress who portrayed the fearless Princess Leia in the Star Wars film franchise and later penned award-winning books that included touching on her battles with addiction, has died at age 60.

Atlanta Braves sign Sask. pitcher Andrew Albers

Andrew Albers, 31, of North Battleford, Sask. has signed a minor league contract with the Major League Baseball team the Atlanta Braves.

Helium industry gets lift in Saskatchewan as U.S. supply deflates

by Allison Dempster

A shakeup in the global helium market has sparked an exploration rush in southern Saskatchewan, where the gas can be found trapped in rock that's about 1.8 billion years old.

Video 'Fairy tale ending': Owl saved after high-speed collision with truck

by Wallis Snowdon

A great horned owl is back in flight after colliding with a pick-up truck on a Camrose highway and being left for dead inside its shattered grille.

Pot enforcement won't change until marijuana is legalized, says Regina police chief

Regina Police Chief Evan Bray says police will continue to enforce the law when it comes to pot until it is legalized.

It's a Boxing Day tradition: holiday bird count underway in Regina

It’s a different kind of Christmas tradition, but it’s been around since the ‘50s in Regina. Every year, bird enthusiasts take to the outdoors, using their eyes and ears to count birds.

Reporter's Notebook Martha Troian reflects on launch of MMIW inquiry

by Martha Troian

Journalist Martha Troian reflects on her work with families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and the inquiry which was called in 2016.

De Beers ends diamond exploration at site in northern Sask.

Mining company De Beers has abandoned its diamond exploration at the Western Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan.

Rampant corruption on the ground biggest hurdle to bringing Yazidis to Canada, expert warns

by Kathleen Harris

Widespread corruption in northern Iraq is the biggest challenge Canada will confront in rescuing Yazidi women and girls, says the expert who led Germany's groundbreaking efforts to give asylum to 1,100 survivors of sexual slavery, torture and violence at the hands of ISIS.

Sask. drop-off locations for free Christmas tree recycling

The fridge is full of leftovers and Christmas is over for another year. Now it’s time to think about what to do with the tree before it starts drooping.

White Christmas turns to winter storm in southeast Sask.

After a white Christmas in much of southern Saskatchewan, holiday snow is creating hazardous driving conditions.

Analysis Two conflicting stories of our economic future as we head into 2017: Don Pittis

by Don Pittis

Two great economic books of 2016 took opposing views on what comes next. We are either doomed to declining growth or on the verge of another Renaissance.

Boxing Day sales not such a great deal, says Regina business owner

While many retailers rely on Boxing Day sales to get customers through the door, one Regina business owner explains why he never opens his store on the day.

Hammer used to threaten staff in Regina armed robbery

Police say a woman used a hammer to threaten staff in an armed robbery in Regina on Christmas Eve.

Small-town Sask. Connor Ingram to tend goal for Team Canada at world juniors

Yesterday, the Ingram family flew from Saskatchewan to Toronto to watch Connor Ingram wear a Team Canada jersey as they play Russia this evening.

Air Miles collector who rushed to use points to meet expiry deadline gets some reimbursed

by Yvonne Colbert

At least one Air Miles collector who cashed in points before its controversial expiry policy was changed has been partially reimbursed after CBC News contacted the company on the Canadian man's behalf.

An underdog's triumph, furry hugs and cure for a hangover: The year in good news

by Haydn Watters

It was a year headlined by death, disappointment and destruction. From war and disaster to the untimely passing of many notable figures, 2016 was packed full of terrible news. But buried within were nuggets of good news — the kind of stories that made us smile and softened hearts. Here are some of our favourites.

Analysis The year of the fentanyl crisis: How we got here

by Nicole Ireland

The rise in fentanyl deaths in Canada in 2016 is part of an "unprecedented drug safety and public health crisis" that has been in the making for 20 years, says a Toronto doctor who specializes in pharmacology.

Snow plows out in Saskatchewan on Christmas Day

Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways' PSA urges drivers to be patient while snow plows clear the roads.

Weather in Saskatchewan: Christmas and beyond

Catch the latest Environment Canada weather updates as they come in.

Mahmood Mosque built with environmentally friendly ideals

Imam Zeeshan Ahmed says whatever the Ahmadiyya Muslim community builds should be energy friendly.

Independence, mistakes and acclimation important for Syrian family, says sponsor

Rabbi Jeremy Parnes talked with CBC Radio's Saskatchewan Weekend to discuss the sponsorship of a Syrian family who were staying in a refugee camp in Lebanon.

Advocate hopes to help homeless female veterans struggling to 'get back on their feet'

by Stephen Puddicombe

A Canadian veterans' advocate is looking to his southern neighbours for advice on how to help female veterans living on the streets.

Video Queen's cold keeps her from traditional Christmas church service

Queen Elizabeth's annual Christmas message, recorded well before Dec. 25, reflects on the past year and calls for the world to come together and work towards peace. A heavy cold kept the Queen from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service near her Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England.

From moose tongue to rabbit stew: some Indigenous holiday dishes

by Martha Troian

From canned moose to rabbit stew, here are just a few of the meals that Indigenous people are sitting down to this holiday season.

The horrible holiday dish: every meal has one

Every holiday meal has that one bad dish. It might be that weird gelatinous salad, or it could be something made with raisins.

Norad Santa tracker follows Kris Kringle's sleigh as he delivers gifts around the world

Santa Claus is coming to town, so check in here to follow his route.

Man, 34, dies in SUV rollover near Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw Emergency Services were called to the single vehicle rollover around 1:25 a.m. on Highway 42 between Marquis and Keeler, Sask.

Winter storm, snowfall warnings issued for southeast Saskatchewan

Fifteen to 25 centimetres of snow is expected to hit the region on Christmas Day.

Regina's Michelle Englot leading Manitoba curling team

Regina’s Michelle Englot played as Saskatchewan’s skip for many years, with seven provincial championships to show for it. But now — she has skipped her way over to Manitoba.

Beyond entertainment: Virtual reality to ease anxiety no longer just sci-fi stuff

by Raffy Boudjikanian

A psychology professor and students are working on a project to help people escape the stress of day-to-day life or traumatic situations by throwing on a pair of VR goggles.

Moose Jaw man in custody after cigarettes stolen

Moose Jaw police say a man robbed a gas bar store with a knife and fled with cigarettes on Christmas Eve.

Break and enter with theft in Kelvington, Sask.

The Greenwater RCMP are asking for the public's help in solving a break and enter that happened in Kelvington, Sask. on Dec. 22.