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As issues pile up with an ongoing payroll problem for health care workers, on Friday before the long weekend, the SHA apologized for the challenges workers have faced.

SHA addresses health-care workers missing hundreds, thousands of dollars on paycheques | Globalnews.ca Many health-care workers across the province have reported missing upwards of $1,000 on their paycheques over the last few months.

University students across Saskatchewan are on the move, whether it’s into off-campus apartments or they’ve signed up for dorm life.

University students return to campuses across Saskatchewan | Globalnews.ca University students across Sask. are on the move, whether it's into university dorms, or they found off-campus apartments. But the search for a place to live can be challenging.

The U.S. has requested trade dispute settlement talks with Canada over its "discriminatory" digital services tax, a move that a Canadian government official said is not concerning or a surprise.

U.S. requests trade dispute talks over Canada’s digital services tax - National | Globalnews.ca The request for consultations is the first step in the USMCA's dispute resolution process, which could lead to retaliatory U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada.

A Saskatoon distillery is making its mark on the whisky industry with a new initiative to support and certify whiskies whose grains were grown and distilled in one place.

Estate Whisky Alliance forms to support homegrown whiskies | Globalnews.ca A Saskatoon distillery is making its mark on the whisky industry with a new initiative to support and certify whiskies whose grains were grown and distilled in one place.

Scotiabank says it has resolved an issue that left some customers unable to log into their online banking services Friday, the second end-of-month payday problem for the bank this summer.

Scotiabank customers face login issues in 2nd payday problem in a month - National | Globalnews.ca Dozens of angry customers online said on social media they could not access the Scotiabank app or website on desktop or mobile devices.

A New Hampshire mother challenged a school district policy that said school personnel should not disclose information about a student’s gender status and identity. The New Hampshire Supreme Court struck her appeal down.

Transgender kids have a right to privacy from parents, U.S. court rules - National | Globalnews.ca In a 3-1 opinion, the court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the mother of a Manchester School District student.

The princess has said she can talk with angels while her fiancé claims that he communicates with a broad range of spirits.

Norway’s Princess Martha Louise to wed U.S. shaman amid years of controversy - National | Globalnews.ca The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple’s actions and waning support for the Scandinavian royals, who have been hit with a number of scandals.

Police have not yet found Daniel and Stephanie Menard, who were reported missing alongside their small dog, Cuddles.

Man arrested for murder of couple missing from California nudist ranch - National | Globalnews.ca A spokesperson for the Redlands Police Department said investigators are now 'confident' the couple, Stephanie and Daniel Menard, are dead.

It's not the first time Donald Trump has chopped up pieces of a suit to sell to collectors.

Donald Trump is chopping up one of his suits to sell with his trading cards - National | Globalnews.ca Anyone who wants a piece of Donald Trump's debate suit has to be willing to shell out almost $1,500.

The union representing thousands of railroaders has appealed the moves that ended the rail shutdown last week.

Rail workers union launches legal challenge to binding arbitration order | Globalnews.ca The Teamsters union challenged directives for binding arbitration issued to a labour board by federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon last week.

The worker last clocked into work on Friday and was found dead at her desk on Tuesday. There's no indication she ever left the building.

Wells Fargo employee found dead in her cubicle 4 days after clocking in - National | Globalnews.ca Denise Prudhomme's cause of death has not yet been determined but police have not found any evidence of foul play.

Artem Chigvintsev has competed as a professional dancer on 12 seasons of 'Dancing with the Stars.'

‘Dancing with the Stars’ alum Artem Chigvintsev arrested on domestic violence charge - National | Globalnews.ca Artem Chigvintsev was a professional dance partner to several celebrity contestants on 'Dancing with the Stars,' including Patti LaBelle and Kaitlyn Bristowe.

A man is dead after being hit by a police vehicle in rural northern Saskatchewan.

Pedestrian killed by Sask. RCMP vehicle heading to call for service | Globalnews.ca Saskatchewan RCMP say a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a police vehicle.

Visitors coming to Canada can no longer apply for work permits during their stay.

Visitors can no longer apply for work permits while in Canada - National | Globalnews.ca The federal government ended the COVID-19-era policy that was introduced to help visitors who couldn’t leave the country due to pandemic-related travel restrictions.

A recent study found severe turbulence is on the rise thanks to climate change.

Severe turbulence rocks Boeing 737, injuring 7 people - National | Globalnews.ca The United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Memphis.

Can Canada Post be saved? As the mail carrier warns "significant changes" are needed, the government has not approved any plans.

How do you solve a problem like Canada Post? Even Ottawa isn’t sure - National | Globalnews.ca 'Something's got to happen and it's got to happen quick,' one expert warned as the clock ticks amid continued steep financial losses for Canada Post.

Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán said they are approaching the divorce with a "positive outlook because we know it’s what’s best for us."

Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán announce divorce after 21 years of marriage - National | Globalnews.ca Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán said they hope news of their divorce will inspire other people to see that ending a relationship is never a failure.

Some Samsung electric stoves can “accidently activate” and pose a fire hazard, Health Canada warned.

Over 300K Samsung stoves in Canada recalled over fire hazard - National | Globalnews.ca Health Canada issued the recall for several models of Samsung’s electric slide-in ranges because the front-mounted k***s can 'accidently activate.'

Numbers from the Public Health Agency of Canada and various provinces shows an increase in STI rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis as recently as 2023.

Condom use among teens in ‘alarming decline,’ WHO says as STI rates rise - National | Globalnews.ca Numbers from the Public Health Agency of Canada and various provinces shows an increase in STI rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis as recently as 2023.

The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1 per cent in the second quarter — beating the Bank of Canada’s forecast.

Canadian economy grew in Q2 — beating Bank of Canada’s forecast - National | Globalnews.ca The economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1 per cent in the second quarter but continued to shrink on a per-person basis, according to Statistics Canada.

Universities Canada says enrolment by students from outside Canada has fallen below the cap the federal government set on international student visas this year.

International student enrolment has dropped below federal cap, universities say - National | Globalnews.ca Universities Canada says enrolment by students from outside Canada has fallen below the cap the federal government set on international student visas this year.

The writ for the fall provincial election has yet to drop, but that hasn't stopped parties from unofficially jumping into campaign mode.

What to expect from Saskatchewan’s 2 main political parties ahead of the fall election | Globalnews.ca The writ for the fall provincial election has yet to drop, but that hasn't stopped parties from unofficially jumping into campaign mode.

Two Sask. Party MLAs are now being investigated after concerns were raised over how government contracts were given to their personal companies.

Conflict of Interest Commissioner investigating Sask. Party MLAs Cockrill, Grewal | Globalnews.ca Two Sask. Party MLA’s are now being investigated after concerns were raised over how government contracts were given to their personal companies.

One woman sang about how she is "imprisoned" for the "crime of being a woman."

Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban morality laws - National | Globalnews.ca Laws issued by the Taliban last week forbid women from singing and reading aloud in public because a woman's voice is deemed 'intimate.'

A U.S. court has revived a lawsuit against TikTok filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died attempting the "blackout challenge".

TikTok faces lawsuit over ‘blackout challenge’ death of 10-year-old girl - National | Globalnews.ca A U.S. appeals court revived on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died attempting a viral challenge she allegedly saw on TikTok.

“There have been some abuses to the system,” Freeland said, days after Ottawa announced it was cracking down on the Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

International students brought by some for ‘abuse,’ not learning: Freeland - National | Globalnews.ca Freeland’s comments came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government is moving to restrict the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in Canada.

Fuelling up? Here’s where gas prices stand across Canada and what to expect over the Labour Day long weekend.

Long weekend gas prices: What to expect at the pumps after summer dip - National | Globalnews.ca Nationally, the average price for regular unleaded gas stood at $1.56 per litre on Thursday, according to fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com.

Amid the worst drought in 100 years, Namibia plans to cull 83 elephants, 30 hippos and 30 zebras, among other animals, to feed starving populations.

700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to be killed for meat in Namibia - National | Globalnews.ca The severe drought in Namibia is likely to leave nearly half of the human population experiencing high levels of food insecurity, the United Nations reported.