Jeremy Simes
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
Saskatchewan schools are enforcing the pronoun law with start of new school year
Saskatchewan's two largest school divisions say they’ve addressed concerns from teachers and are enforcing the province’s pronoun law as children head back to classrooms next week.
'There will be war' — text message from Coutts blockade revealed in court
One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there “will be a war” if police moved in.
Massive wind energy project planned for Saskatchewan
Enbridge Inc. and Six Nations Energy Development LP announced plans Monday to develop a massive wind energy project in southeast Saskatchewan.
Gun-wielding Saskatchewan cabinet minister nearly caused security alert at legislature
A leaked letter says Saskatchewan Trade Minister Jeremy Harrison nearly triggered a security incident when he walked into the legislature in camouflage gear toting a long gun in a case.
Saffron fields in Nova Scotia? Climate change is altering what we farm and eat
Crops are getting planted later in the year than ever as killer winter frost delays its arrival in Ontario. Berries in British Columbia devastated by recent climate-driven extreme heat and floods are moving into the controlled climates of vertical farms.
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes mourn end of carbon rebate
Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget.
Wind and sun helped system through power crunch: Alberta electricity operator
But the Alberta Electric Systems Operator says people should continue to conserve power into the evening, as extremely cold temperatures continued to pose problems.
Saskatchewan government argues pronoun law is best for gender-diverse children
Deron Kuski told court children could be exposed to “potential harm” if they socially transition without parental consent.
Parents take a stand on children changing names or pronouns at school
A legal challenge to Saskatchewan's new law requiring parental consent if children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school is back in court this week. New Brunswick enacted a similar measure last year, and other provinces are looking at doing the same.