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By Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2026 4:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size REGINA – Those swearing oaths or making affirmations in Saskatchewan provincial courts can now do so with an eagle feather. The Provincial Court of Saskatchewan says the addition of the feather keeps with its commitment to inclusion.Previously, those testifying in provincial courts could only swear an oath on a religious text or make a solemn affirmation to tell the truth. The court says it was gifted 14 eagle feathers by a judge’s sister and that they will…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Just days after registering to run for another term, Toronto-Danforth Coun. Paula Fletcher announced she’s retiring from politics and withdrawing her name from the upcoming race. Fletcher has served on city council for 23 years and told Global News she has never entered her nomination papers early. But she said she got a little excited after returning from vacation and put her name up for another four years.Wednesday morning however, she said she had a “come to Jesus moment” while on her paddleboard on Lake Ontario.That’s when she decided it was time…

With the Link Bus Rapid Transit project well underway in Saskatoon, the hope is that it will boost ridership numbers across the city. And now researchers out of the University of Saskatchewan are suggesting public transit may do more than just get you from point A to point B; it could also improve your health.“They tend to walk to the transit stations and walk to the bus and walk back home, which does contribute to their physical activity needs. The other thing we know is that sort of people’s well-being and social participation change,” said project lead and U-Sask Associate…

Google is trying to get you off your phone. The Pixel 11 Pro is “A Phone Designed to Help You Use It Less,” the company promises. It can proactively help you book restaurant reservations, take the best frames from a video, and help you voice-text significantly faster. The pitch is that the new features bundled with the Pixel 11 series of phones can help fix your relationship with technology — one that Google knows has badly degraded in recent years.But the hardware of the Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL is very similar to last year’s models — and…

In 1900, Donald Smith personally funded a new Canadian military regiment to support efforts in the Boer War in South Africa. Located in Western Canada, Smith recruited police officers, cowboys and other frontiersmen who all had one thing in common: horse training.The Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) was formed as a cavalry unit and has remained an integral part of the Canadian Armed Forces ever since.While the unit no longer trains troopers on horseback, it maintains a presence with horses to ensure its heritage is never forgotten.“Just like most of history, if you don’t talk about it, it’s lost,” said…

MONACO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward AlphaPepe as the presale announces its next launch reveal timeline while Ethereum price prediction headlines continue to target $10,000 in a stronger bull-market cycle. AlphaPepe has now raised $2.39 million, crossed 11,000+ holders, and reached a current presale price of $0.02707. Stage 19 sold out fast, Stage 20 is live, and buyers are now watching the next major roadmap update. On August 26th, AlphaPepe will release the full roadmap timeline covering presale closure, DEX launch, and CEX launch plans. The project has also confirmed that its 4th…

The foldable phone market is in the middle of a huge transformation, but no one told Google.Last year, Samsung transformed its Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a dramatically thinner design. This year, it made its phones thinner and lighter again, almost eliminated the crease, and introduced a new passport-sized form factor that feels like the future. Next month, Apple is expected to enter the market with a foldable iPhone that, rumor has it, includes all of the above and adds iOS too.In the face of all that flux, Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has hardly changed a thing.Like the other…

A Regina police officer will not face charges related to the fatal police shooting of a 29-year-old suspect last year, according to a Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) investigation. In a report dated Aug. 14, Greg Gudelot, SIRT’s civilian executive director, said the officer acted within the legally protected limits imposed on police in Saskatchewan, and as such, charges would not be laid. The police watchdog described its investigation into the matter as “comprehensive and thorough” in its report, noting it included civilian evidence, interviews, a statement from the officer who pulled the trigger, and items seized from the…

HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its carrying case. But the brand’s latest trick might be its riskiest: it’s attempting to sneak a drone past the FCC.In December 2025, the US government banned future foreign drones from reaching our shores, and HoverAir’s floating Aqua drone was one of the first casualties. But this time, brand owner Zero Zero Robotics might have found a loophole: its latest $750 Versa drone isn’t a drone, it claims, but rather a DJI Pocket-style mini steadycam…

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Independent assessment provides Australian organisations with additional evidence when evaluating application control for sensitive, government, defence and critical infrastructure environments.  Airlock Digital, a global provider of application control and allowlisting solutions, today announced that it has completed an independent Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the PROTECTED classification level.  The assessment was conducted by an Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)-endorsed IRAP assessor against the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM). It provides Australian organisations with additional independent evidence when evaluating Airlock Digital’s security controls and their alignment with applicable Australian Government…