Sara Parks

1 week ago | castanet.net | Aaron Walker |Sara Parks |Dylan Robertson |Alex Nino Gheciu

A public inquest into the death of Bernard Quewezance, who died while in custody at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre will be held in July. Quewezance, 37, was found unresponsive in his cell on June 2, 2022. EMS was called and staff started life-saving efforts. EMS arrived and took over but resuscitation efforts weren’t successful and he was pronounced deceased.

1 week ago | castanet.net | Aaron Walker |Sara Parks |Dylan Robertson |Alex Nino Gheciu

A new season is underway for The Bohemian Market in Mortlach, Sask., as the “Meet Me in Mortlach” initiative regains traction with fresh carvings, more vendors, and a renewed focus on turning the small community into a must-see summer destination. The season is set to officially open on Sunday, June 15, marking the latest evolution of the weekend and roadside attraction that combines art, food, music, and vendors — all on a rotating basis — throughout the summer months.

3 weeks ago | castanet.net | Catherine Morrison |Alessia Passafiume |David Baxter |Sara Parks

Toronto police say they have arrested 10 people in connection with a string of violent incidents, including three suspects in the mass shooting at a Scarborough pub in March that injured 12 people. Investigators are still looking for one more suspect and say they have laid a total of 203 charges, including 24 counts of attempted murder. The mass shooting at the Piper Arms pub near the Scarborough Town Centre on March 7 left 12 people injured, with nine of them wounded by bullets.

3 weeks ago | castanet.net | Alessia Passafiume |David Baxter |Sara Parks |Hannah Alberga

Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects. Fraser said Tuesday that the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires consultation but does not amount to "a blanket veto power" over projects.

3 weeks ago | castanet.net | David Baxter |Sara Parks |Hannah Alberga |Jack Farrell

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will take "some time" to craft a response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled the damaging duties on Wednesday. Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to increase the levies on steel and aluminum to 50 per cent, claiming it was necessary to protect national security and industries in the United States.