Author: Hunter W.

Police in Saskatchewan say they found a large number of weapons, including a crossbow and nine guns, during a search at a home on Fishing Lake First Nation. One man has been arrested and charged, police confirmed in late January.On January 21, 2026, Wadena RCMP officers obtained a warrant to search a residence in the community after an investigation suggested there were illegally possessed weapons inside. During the search, officers found and seized nine firearms, more than 450 rounds of ammunition, a crossbow, and two compound bows.A 30-year-old man from Fishing Lake First Nation was arrested near the home. He…

China has launched an investigation into one of its most powerful military leaders, marking a rare and high-profile shakeup at the top of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The country’s Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), General Zhang Youxia, and another senior official, General Liu Zhenli, are being probed for what authorities call “serious violations of discipline and law.”The Central Military Commission is the highest military body in China and controls the country’s armed forces. Zhang, 75, is one of its vice chairmen and has been seen as a close ally of President Xi Jinping. Liu, 61, is…

Two restaurant owners in Saskatchewan are facing serious immigration-related charges after allegations that they mistreated foreign workers last year. The case highlights how the province is trying to protect temporary workers from unfair treatment under immigration and labour laws.The couple, Vikram Singh and Harinder Sachdeva, are accused of breaking provincial rules under the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act (FWRISA) and the Immigration Services Act. The charges relate to work at Taste of Battlefords in North Battleford and Rick’s Place in Humboldt between April and July 2024.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, both Singh and Sachdeva face counts that…

President Donald Trump said the United States has secured “total access” to Greenland in a new framework deal discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His comments have sparked mixed reactions from European leaders, officials in Greenland and Denmark, and global analysts.Trump described the agreement as “permanent” and with “no time limit,” suggesting that the U.S. would have ongoing rights to use Greenland for military and security purposes. He also backed away from earlier threats to impose tariffs on European allies over disagreements tied to Greenland, which helped calm markets and ease some transatlantic tensions.However, the details of…

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a major shift in global health cooperation that took effect on January 22, 2026. The move ends Washington’s long-standing membership in the U.N. health agency and has drawn widespread attention and concern from health experts around the world.Why the U.S. Left the WHOPresident Donald Trump first announced plans to pull the U.S. out of the WHO on his first day back in office in 2025 through an executive order directing withdrawal. Under U.S. law, a formal exit requires one year’s notice, which was completed this week.The Trump administration…

At the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a clear message: the war in Ukraine needs to come to an end. His remarks followed a roughly hour-long meeting on January 22, 2026, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as global leaders continue efforts to find a diplomatic way out of a conflict now in its fourth year.Trump described the conversation with Zelenskyy as “good” but gave few specific details about what was agreed. When asked what he planned to tell Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump replied simply, “The war has to end.” This message sets…

The global oil market is heading into a period of significant oversupply, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) warning that huge excess crude could weigh on prices and reshape energy markets in the early part of this year. That’s the headline from the IEA’s latest monthly report, which paints a picture of a world awash in oil, even as geopolitical risks persist.According to the IEA, global oil supply is forecast to outpace demand by about 4.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first quarter of 2026, roughly 4 percent of total world oil consumption. This projected surplus is larger…

A key committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a new bill this week that would give Congress a direct say in the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, particularly to China and other strategic competitors. The move highlights growing concern about the global race for AI leadership and the balance between national security and technological competitiveness.The proposed legislation, known as the AI Overwatch Act, was introduced by Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida), who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The bill would require that Congress have 30 days to review and potentially block export…

Saskatchewan is taking a major step toward becoming a hub for nuclear energy research, with federal and provincial support helping to launch Western Canada’s first small modular reactor (SMR) safety, licensing and testing centre. The facility, housed at the University of Regina, aims to jump-start nuclear innovation and eventually support the development of clean, reliable power in the province.The initiative comes with a combined investment of over $6 million. Through SaskPower, the provincial utility, $4 million has been allocated to build and equip the facility. The federal government is contributing $1.96 million, while the province adds $1 million in-kind support…

What began as distant geopolitical rhetoric is now edging closer to home. Canada is quietly considering whether to send a small number of troops to Greenland, a move tied to growing tensions in the Arctic and rising concerns over sovereignty and security among NATO allies.Canadian military officials have presented plans to the federal government that would involve deploying a limited contingent of personnel to Greenland to participate in upcoming NATO military exercises. A final decision is expected to rest with Prime Minister Mark Carney, though his office has declined to comment publicly due to the sensitivity of the issue.The proposal…