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The article reports that drugs worth $67,000 were seized at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. It notes the seizure occurred at the prison in Prince Albert and provides the context of the incident as reported by The Canadian Press.
Open recordA five-year, $2.5 million federal grant has been awarded to University of Saskatchewan researcher Colleen Dell to expand her study of the human-animal bond. Dell will collaborate with national and international partners to better understand how people and animals influence each other’s health and well-being.
Open recordTwo contraband and unauthorized items, including methamphetamine and THC concentrate, were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on July 25 and 27, 2026, with an estimated institutional value of $67,100. The Correctional Service of Canada states it uses tools such as ion scanners and drug-detector dogs, has heightened security measures, collaborates with…
The Auditor General is launching an audit into federal spending related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, following calls from families for accountability. The article notes that despite billions committed since 2019, advocates say money funds bureaucracy rather than frontline support, and that federal progress on the National Inquiry’s…
Open recordThe article reports that Ottawa plans to eliminate CanCon payments from streamers and instead provide government funding. It notes the government’s plan to shift financial support away from CanCon obligations toward direct funding.
Open recordTwo concise sentences: The Parry Sound Friendship Centre will host a community presentation on human trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) on July 30, led by antihuman trafficking expert Suzanne Smoke. The event aims to raise awareness, provide resources, and equip attendees with trauma-informed…
Open recordThe article highlights World Day Against Trafficking of Persons on July 30, 2026, and notes that Nova Scotia has the highest rate of human trafficking investigations in Canada, with the RCMP and provincial unit leading public workshops in Cape Breton. It also reports that authorities emphasize safety for victims, encourage reporting, and stress that…
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