Regina mosque stop call to prayer after social media backlash CTV News Regina at Six June 26 2026

Tonight, why was Muslim call to prayer canled in Regina? Checking out the new tailgate zone at the Rider Game. And Regina pub is close to reopening after water mane break. Live from our studios in Regina, this is CTV News. Good evening. Regina mosque canled call to prayer today after sparking unexpected backlash on social media. The three-minute call was to have been broadcast by loudspeakers located on top of mosque. But as Wayne Mantiko tells us, the plan was called off to allow for consultation with the neighborhood. small crowd of onlookers gathered outside new downtown mosque to hear 3minut call inviting Muslims to worship. they they shouldn't need that either. get an app and if it's going to be five times day, holy moly. believe in freedom of religion, but think to be broadcasting publicly, that's pushing. Police were on standby after first call to worship week ago sparked debate about appropriate volume levels. Police also issued warning about hate speech. This week's call never materialized. If it's over, 100%. Praise to God it's over. Yeah. Inside the mosque, the leadership said decision was made not to proceed with the call until the neighborhood is consulted. So that is what also we are assessing from the local like the community to understand like what are they thinking about the volume of the sound? If it is required to reduce the volume obviously because we are here like working each other. The mosque has received messages of support from the Catholic Church and from the Anglican Cathedral located across the street. That when people don't fully understand something and and in this case understand maybe the the Muslim faith and and Muslim tradition, what happens is is that they rely on on folks who are either inflaming or or casting about fear. And so what we get from that is is is fearful and an angry response instead of of one that that extends the hand and says, "Hey, I'd like to understand more. Help me help me understand what's going on here." The mosque will promptly canvas the neighborhood and may hold an open house to gather feedback. decision on resuming the public Friday call to prayer will be guided by the results. Wayne Mantika, CTV News, Regina. Two people were taken to hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries after stabbing yesterday morning in Regina. Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of 11th Avenue around 9:15 in the morning for report of two stab victims. Both were sent to hospital. The suspect was found blocks away by police. 23-year-old woman is now facing two counts of assault with weapon. She'll make her first court appearance on August the 6th. Well, the Saskatchewan Rough Riders are set to take on the Toronto Argonauts tonight at Mosaic Stadium. And with kick hour or kickoff just an hour away the tailgate scene is in full swing as fans gear up for game time. Donovace is live at the riders tailgating festivities and joins us now live tonight. So what's the atmosphere like? Pretty casual see. Man, it's just been so great hanging down here. Like I've been at the grounds since about 2:00 today and the party really hasn't stopped since then. We've been welcomed in by some gracious hosts as well. Hot Rider Nation being more than welcoming down here at the tailgate. Tailgate number two, game number three for Saskatchewan. And you wouldn't be able to tell that the Riders are the away team tonight against Toronto based on the party that's going on down here. It's the first official week of summer. And where else would you rather be than right here at the Mosaic Stadium tailgate? I've been in Regina 14 years. I've been trying to get this tailgate thing going on forever. And just the the opportunity to actually get it done. had to make it had to make it here. We've been to other tailgating in other cities. It's fun. It's lots of fun. So, we're we're really glad that the riders did this. Now, want the the number one goal for the past hour for me after was was securing hot dog. was able to do that. Check that box off. So, the tailgate experience is pretty much near perfect for me down here. They got everything you could think of. There was full chili dog setup, like the whole platter laid out. Everything that you needed for the perfect chili dog, onions, cheese, of course, the chili. the games are spectacular. There's the cornhole. There's guys playing catch with the football. was playing catch with them little bit earlier. It's just great vibe down here. We're and man, season pass holders get to set up, but anyone can just walk in and around here and it's about as full as they could get right now. Again, less than an hour before kickoff now, so it is going to start clearing out as fans head into the stadium. And reminder for that weather forecast, mostly sunny now, but that chance of play prairie blizzard is the theme for tonight's game. If you're still not down here at the grounds, wear white if you got it, Lee. We're going to keep this party going as long as we can. Yeah, technically an away game. We'll see how the riders do in their home stadium in the white uniforms. Thank you, Donovan. Donovan Mace reporting live for us tonight. Well, after major flood due to water mane break outside their building, Bushwhacker in Regina has announced its tenative opening date, hoping to reopen next week sometime. It's one step closer to reopening. obviously for football game Friday, we couldn't let Ryder Nation down without getting some Wackerville beer. So, we do have our off sale open today from noon until 6:00 Saturday as well. so it it's bringing us one step closer. Still lot of work to do today. Bushwhacker were able to open the doors to customers with off sale. This is work continues outside to try and get the restaurant fully operational. Bar manager Grant Fu targeting July 2nd as their day to welcome guests once again. We are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. It It's been much longer tunnel than we are anticipating, but yeah, we're going to get there. While extensive cleanup continues in the basement, they are optimistic that they will be able to open before next week's first Firkin Friday. Very important time. It's not FKN Friday, it's Sierra Friday in the weather center. What you got for us for the weekend? Well, let's just say I'm glad the rider game was today because it's nice and hot and that is going to change as we head into the weekend. But again, nice that everyone's out there. Not that it would stop the fans actually depending what the weather is, but as we head into the weekend, that is expected to change with that rain coming through much of the province throughout both days. But in terms of today, we did see those nice conditions happening with that wind slowly starting to pick up as we headed into the evening. as in terms of your current temperatures, we're seeing those nice hot conditions. Prince Albert seeing that plus 22, Buffalo Narrows as well as North Battleford that plus 24. Lloyd Minster seeing that plus 23. Kinders plus 22, Saskatoon plus 25, Wyard plus 23, Mushaw plus 24. and Regina that plus 23 as well as Wayburn Estavan seeing that plus 22, but I'll have your full forecast later in the show. All right, thank you Sierra. The wet weather has prevented another record-breaking wildfire season so far in Saskatchewan. However, storm activity is sparking fires with lightning the culprit behind six new blazes. All those new wildfires are in the northern and western part of the province, one acre in size or smaller. There are 41 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Eight are uncontained, 27 still being assessed. The biggest fire is the Lobstick Fire south of Shelbrook. It is close to 19,000 acres in size. Well, four friends who were at the right place at the right time when home went up in flames Wednesday night in Saskatoon. Keenan Sorcon has more on some quick thinking that turned into rescue. It's drive home these four friends will never forget. Tuesday night at about4 to 1 in the morning, they saw flames coming from this home and quickly turned the car around and went into action. Me and Amber ran right out of the car as soon as we could and we ran straight to the house, straight to the neighbors to knock on the doors, get everyone out. As another friend called 911, an 89year-old man answered the door wondering what all the noise was about. Unaware the upper floor of his home was on fire. After walking him out the door to safety, Lucas learned he happened to be awake taking medication, which was very crazy timing. We couldn't imagine really if he was asleep at that time. But as the man realized what was happening and feared he may lose his home and sentimental possessions, Lucas wanted to help. felt it was my duty to run in and grab as much as could cuz knew still had time. She came out seconds later with an armful of family photos, blanket, and some medication. But that's when she saw the car in the driveway next to the burning home. We went back in second time, grabbed the keys real fast, shut the door, and then moved the car around. Amber Harper, who stood at the doorway while this happened, says that's just Lucas's nature. She is always the one to just go for it. It wasn't even hesitation. Fire department is investigating the cause and estimating damages. After couple of days of reflection, the girls are thankful they were in the right place at the right time to help. It's unreal that we were able to do that. right timing for sure, just like putting us in that place at the right time and handling the situation calmly and with poise that took all of them by surprise to ultimately rescue someone from burning home. don't think any of us second guessed what we were supposed to do. think we all just kind of jumped right into action. Kenan Sora Khan, CTV News, Saskatoon. happy that he The crown is seeking prison sentence for former Saskatoon massage therapist convicted of sexual assault. The defense is asking that he serves his sentence in the community. Stacy Hine has more on today's sentencing arguments. The crown says former Saskatoon massage therapist Kenneth Braun should receive 4-year prison sentence, saying he abused his position of trust and authority. Braun was first charged in June 2022. The 70-year-old was convicted last November of five counts of sexual assault involving former female clients between 2010 and 2021. Evidence heard during his trial remains under publication ban to protect the integrity of future court proceedings. Brun's defense is seeking conditional sentence of two years less day that would allow him to serve his sentence in the community. The defense says Braun's three decades as Saskatoon correctional officer would put his safety at risk in jail. The defense filed 58 letters of support, including some from former patients, friends, and relatives. Court heard victim impact statements from four women. Many read their statements through tears, describing how the assaults affected their sense of safety and trust. The Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan also submitted community impact statement, saying Bronn's actions caused distress within the profession and betrayed the public's trust. At the end of the hearing, Braun stood up in court and said there's lot he wanted to say, but after four years, it's too late. The decision on his sentencing has been reserved until September. Stacy Hine, CTV News, Saskatoon. Well, the city of Moose Jaws temporarily closed the dog park on the 1500 block of High Street West. Now, while the city is keeping the exact reason under wraps, they did ask owners who had their dogs there recently to monitor their animals for signs of illness and go to vet if they show those signs. Well, today marks the 50th anniversary of the Western Development Museum in Moojaw. The museum had variety of free events for people to help celebrate. From retro shorts being played by the National Film Board to 1970s inspired selfie spots. short program helped highlight this milestone as the museum reflects on five decades of stories, memories, community connections. One of Saskatchewan's best known authors, Gail Bowen, has died. Many avid readers loved her mystery and crime novel series. Her works were published from 1990 to 2025. She was also an English professor at the First Nations University of Canada, receiving the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2018. She passed away battling cancer at the age of 84. Well, party got underway this afternoon at Sastell Center. The gates opened at 2:30 with fans enjoying non-stop music all day and into the night. Laura Woodward has more on the work that went into bringing the Outskirts Music Festival to life. sound check for country artist Braden King at the inaugural Outskirts Music Festival. Sastell Center is transforming its parking lot into festival grounds with 9 hours of live music headlined by Thirdey Blind and Jelly Roll. You ain't nothing but liar. Southtell Center says the idea for the festival really started to take shape when Jelly Roll was looking to add another tour date. Jelly Roll was interested in playing another date. So, we said we wanted to do this festival and he would be perfect fit. He sold out show here last year. am 2 and 1/2 years sober. Through my sobriety, Jelly Roll songs have helped me. We're here to see him tonight. It's great to have this right here in Saskatoon. And mean, who doesn't love good music? My parents actually got me tickets for my birthday. just graduated high school, and it was my grad gift, and we really like our country music. Sastell Center originally anticipated crowd of 20,000 people, but now expects about 13,000 to attend. think just because it's new product, it did take some time for people to kind of understand what we're doing out here. But this isn't the first time concert has been held outside the arena. In 1997, Ontario-based music festival Edgefest brought thousands to the fields surrounding what was then known as Sask Place. think this is like kind of memory of it and bringing, you know, our old fans back. So, wide mouth basin in Thirdeyed Blind just I'm excited for that. Sastell Center says it's taking notes and will look at fan feedback before deciding whether Outskirts becomes an annual event. Laura Woodward, CTV News, Saskatoon. Still ahead, an update on the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela. Plus, the prime minister is opening up the contract to renovate 24 Sussex Drive. The death toll has risen to at least 920 people with more than 3,000 injured in the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday. local resident says he saw building sway and hit neighboring building as soon as the first tremor struck. All of them came crashing down in matter of seconds. He says the people there at the time are presumed dead, but he's not losing hope. Meanwhile, the race to rescue an estimated 50,000 missing people is intens intensifying 2 days after the earthquakes hit near Caracus. Rescue teams and relief are pouring into Venezuela for more than 20 countries. Canada providing $5 million to support emergency relief efforts. Israel and Lebanon have reached framework agreement to bring peace and security to both countries. We are happy to announce the framework agreement between the sovereign government of of Lebanon and and of course the government of Israel with mediation and support of the United States of America that begins to put in place framework for lasting peace and security. And that's what these two nations deserve. The people of Lebanon have suffered tremendously now for decades as result of outside interference in their affairs of of countries trying to use the country as launch pad for attacks. And this is not what the people of Lebanon want and that's not what they deserve. What they deserve to have. The trilateral agreement was announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington alongside Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors to the US. Rubio says it establishes process for Israel to pull out of Lebanon once the threat from Hezbollah is removed. Prime Minister Mark Carney is launching national design and build competition to modernize 24 Sussex Drive nearly 11 years after the last prime minister called it home. Carney says the goal is to build an accessible and sustainable official residence. Abigail BMAN has more on the states of the historic address. This home is just one year younger than Canada. The prime minister describes it now as barely held together. rare look inside the official residence of the prime minister that ended up full of dead rodents, asbestous, and mold. We will not let it crumble. We will set it right. The prime minister announced competition for Canadian firms to present design and construction plans with famous Canadian architect Moshe Safty chairing jury to assess them. It's an extraordinary site with extraordinary potential. think something wonderful can be developed here. The government believes the cost will be under 50 million and will fund raise most or all of that promising rules to avoid conflicts. Individuals and philanthropic organizations, no corporate donations. The list of donors will be public. there will be limit. Former occupants Jean Cretier and Steven Harper will offer advice. In statement, Harper told CTV News he's pleased the decision was taken to preserve the property. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who when they were renegotiating the constitution to patriate it in 1982, he was in Sussex Drive when Jean Cretchen was making the phone calls back to him to say, "Is this the deal we want?" Author JDM Stewart says the building is critical to Canadian history. It is place where all of our prime ministers since 1951 have made lot of the decisions and and done lot of the work and greeted heads of government and heads of state from around the world. When see the homelessness on our streets and see the young people who are desperate to start families but can't get house to do it, just think the last thing on our mind should be 24 Sussex Drive. The winning design will be announced on Canada Day next year, 2027. No word on how soon future prime minister could move in. Abigail Bean, CTV News, Ottawa. Well, Sunday is PTSD awareness day. And while much progress has been made in the treatment for PTSD for Canada's first responders, recent symposium examined areas where more needs to be done. Pauline Chan has the details. of when you're police officer, you're the one that's called for help. you're not the one that needs help. Teresa is 22-year police veteran from Manitoba. looked at the uniform and wanted to be part of something important. She loves her job, but in her desire to excel in caring for others, her own health deteriorated. You forget your family. You forget your kids. In fact, it's like you almost want to avoid it. couple of years ago, she left work and sought help, but it wasn't easy. hate it here. don't want to be here. So, that was the first thing noticed, right? So, but then as got here and met other people that have basically fought the same battle as me, well, what like to think of it is we're all on the same boat fighting different pirates. recent symposium in Colona hosted by Diversified Rehab looked at the latest in PTSD treatments for first responders. Aside from mental health stigma, aside from not reaching out, we are still operating in silos. And the symposium is classic example how those silos could be taken apart in literally minutes. One of the feedback pieces that they received was that leaders need training. How do you lead others? How do we take care of our people around us and build those relationships where trust is the foundation? In September, we're going to be launching first workshop for leaders to come join us so they can gain the right skills. RCMP Sergeant Rob Farer is the new leader of the National Police Federation and says the need is urgent. the suicide rates have not diminished and that is where really like that's that's the one to me the the biggest and most glaring red flag that we need to change. Teresa says she came into the treatment program with lot of anger, but it special focus on the needs of first responders helped. We were able to relate immediately with the sensations, with the emotions, with the loneliness, with the the anger. That was like big one. When you talk about mental health, different individuals will react positively to different type of support and then that's why we have this array of services that are available to them. Teresa's main message is for others to know they're not alone. Pauline Chan, CTV News. Roots. So, and terrifying moment caught on camera in Poland. As children played nearby, fountain in city in southern Poland was struck by lightning. In slow motion, you saw the bright flash strike the structure, which is well-known landmark in the area. There were no reports of injuries. Coming up, we introduce you to one, if not the longest serving orchestra members in Canada. World Cup fever has taken over much of Saskatchewan. Monday on your morning, we're in conversation with local soccer officials to see what impact has been made on players here at home. Welcome back to the show. Let's take look at that sky cam right now. That pretty picture of Mosaic. Great night for game where Sabine is right now cocing. Nice warm temperature of that plus 23 with those wind gusts being about 33 kilometers expected to pick up as we head into the evening tonight. As for what's to come this weekend, we are expected to see those wet conditions happening heading into tomorrow, should say. As we take look at that weather tracker, that green area right there in the west is expected to make its way across the province. as of Saturday morning, as Cinoa can see those rain conditions happening and as we head into the afternoon, risk of thunderstorms are expected to happen in the southern part of the province, Wineyard area, as well as at Regina. area in terms of into the evening. Much of the province on that south east part as well can expect to see that heavy rainfall about 20 to 40 millimeters of rain and it will continue as we go into Sunday for that southern part. Again, scattered thunderstorms are expected to happen in that afternoon part of Sunday. And as into Monday, those rainy conditions are going to continue, but it will be light compared to what we were seeing for the weekend. In terms of precipitation, Kinderly will see that 33 millimeters of rain about Saturday morning and as we go into the end sorry into the beginning of Sunday morning. moo shot seeing that 47 of rain. Wayurn 24. Cineoa bit higher that 49 millimeters of rain. Regina not so much that 29 and Estavan can expect to see that 56 of rain as we head into early next week. Your forecast for tonight, Lrange will see that low of 14 and high plus 27 tomorrow. Lash, similar conditions. Lloyd Minster, low of 14 today and tomorrow plus 17. Prince Albert low 14 today and plus 23 tomorrow. North Battleford will see cool of 19 16 tonight, 19 tomorrow. Saskatoon 16 tonight and tomorrow plus 21. York 13 tonight and plus 22 tomorrow. Maple Creek plus 14 tonight and 23 tomorrow. Swift Current + 15 and 21 tomorrow. Moo plus 15 tonight and high of 19 tomorrow. As for Wayburn, we'll see low of plus 15 and high of 22 tomorrow. Cineoa plus 14 tonight and tomorrow 19. As for Estavan, plus 15 and 22. And your forecast for Regina tonight, that warmer condition of plus 17 and the wind speed starting to pick up with high of plus 20 tomorrow with that rain. As for Sunday, again, those moderate rain will continue in the morning and then throughout the day, it will pick up with high of plus 20 and low of 14. As for Monday, plus 20, low of 13. Tuesday, we will see plus 22 and 14 as for the low. Sunday on Canada Day, that sun is expected to come and stay throughout the day. So, get outside, go enjoy those activities while you can. Thursday, that rain is expected to return light rain, should say, for high of plus 25 and low of 15. And for Friday, the sun is going to come back with those warmer temperatures being that high of plus 28 and low of plus 16. So, the rest of the couple of days are going to see some rain, but the sun is going to be coming, especially for Canada Day. especially for Canada today. But man, lot of lightning icons for the rest of the week. Yes, silly. So, yeah, wear your umbrellas or whatever. Yep. Outside equipment. It is what it is. Thank you, Sierra. Okay, I'm not going to string you along. Edmonton's symphony believes one of its violinists may be the longest serving orchestra member in the world. CTV's Noah Rashog on how an incredible career is ending on high note. Dozens of instruments all working together like welloiled machine to bring world of magic to life. Its oldest, most reliable part, 82year-old Broady Olsen, has been stringing melodies from his beloved violin for 65 years. It's fantastic It's fantastic thing when you think that everything in our life has music in it of some kind. You know, even listening to mosquito has got bit of music. Brody's career started at just 6 years old, following his father's footsteps, playing with him in the symphony, then inheriting his music school. I've had I've had people in the orchestra in the past that have already retired that have been my students. the last one, yeah, would have been Robert Rishu. We caught up with Rashu, who says that he and dozens of others owe their careers to Broaddy's mentorship. And it was Broady, in fact, who told me, Rob, there's there's vacancy in the second violin section. You better get your chops together and and audition." The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra says that Olsen is the longest actively serving symphony player, not just in Alberta or Canada, but the entire world. Broady's final curtain call is this weekend. His last performance, the musical world of Harry Potter. After 65 years, I'm looking at it and I'm saying, well, okay, maybe the time to pass the torch with, as they as the Montreal Canadians say, we're with failing hands. We're passing the torch. No, CTV News, Edmonton. Kian Schaefer Baker looks to achieve something no rider receiver has done in more than 15 years. Details after the break. Your morning minute presented by Sask Oil Seeds. Fire up the grill. Chef Jod Robson is showing us why canola oil is your ultimate secret weapon for healthy, hassle-free summer cooking. Jody, tell me little bit about the benefits of using canola oil. Well, canola oil is wonderful for your health. It's high in omega-3s, low in saturated fats, and it it's heart healthy. All right. And we've got some beautiful food in front of us. Talk to me about recipes. So, canola oil is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. you can use it in salad dressings, cooking on the grill, high heat, and of course, in baking. All right. So, if somebody's looking for little bit more information, maybe even get their hands on some recipes, where can they go? they can check out.ca for all the recipes and some more fact fun facts about canola oil. All right, Jody, thank you so much for that. Once again, canola oil great option. You can watch your Morning Saskatchewan weekdays 6:00 to 9 on CTV or live on Crave. The Saskatchewan Rough Riders visiting the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium tonight. That's because the white and green riders are the away team against the double blue as the World Cup kicked out the Argos out of Beimo Field. We love playing at home. know we're the road team. but feel like our fans they cheer on the road. certainly in this building. would expect much of the same. Their work will be cut out for the Riders tonight. They're slowing down Chad Kelly. It's been difficult and definitely be task number one to get victory. Defensive coordinator Josh Bell saying Kelly has evolved himself from scrambling quarterback into more of pocket passer. That however doesn't mean he's not afraid to leave the pocket. And while Kelly has been slinging it around the field, throwing for more than 800 yards in two games and seven touchdowns, he's been throwing his fair share of interceptions as well. We've had about six to eight opportunities to catch the ball. And so, we're itching to get get that ball, but as they say, when they come, they come in bunches. we just we just hope that that Chad is still doing his, his Oprah donations. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of the ball, Ken Schaefer Baker looking to do something no rider receiver has done in nearly decade. Go three straight games with 100 yards or more receiving. Last to do that was Weston Drestler back in 2008. Kickoff, by the way, well, it's about 20 minutes time at Mosaic. NHL draft is underway in Buffalo and Toronto Maple Leafs revealed with their first pick. Yeah, the worst kept secret in sports. Mr. McKenna, we would like to draft you to the Toronto Map Police. Justin Bieber calling Gavin McKenna to Leafs Nation. McKenna chose one of Bieber's tunes as his walkup song. San Jose took Ivar Steinberg second overall and Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders, he went fourth overall to Buffalo. Now France is the favorite to win the World Cup and today they showed us why finishing off group play versus Norway. France will go on brilliant goal. The most recent Balandor winner Osame Dembele with his second of the game to make it two nothing. Then after Norway scored, Dembele does it again with similar shot, giving him the hat-tick. Even if you stop Killian Mbappé, there is always another pure goal scorer ready to step in. France wins four to one, finishing first. Norway gets second. They will both advance the knockout round. Sagal beat Iraq 5- nothing. They finish third with three points and have plus two goal differential. They now have to wait to see if that will be enough to advance. And reminder, Canada will play South Africa in knockout round of 32 Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. Canada lost their only meeting back in 2007, but because they are higher in the FIFA rankings, Canada enters this game as the favorite. Kickoff is 1:00 on CTV and TSN. Still ahead, celebrating Jamaican culture in the city of York. Here's what's happening in our community. Moo's Western Development Museum's 50th anniversary is happening on June 26th at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 50 Defamaker Drive in Moo. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. And defy gravity at Drop Zone on August 22nd. Drop zone is calling for participants to register now. Be real life superhero and raise funds to support Easter Seal Saskatchewan. Spots are limited. Register now at drop zone yqr.ca. Submit your event to our community by visiting our website ctvginina.ca and click community calendar or scan the QR code on your screen. Always nice to know what's happening in the community, especially with the nice weather. terms of what's to come for your weather tomorrow. Let's take look at your rural forecast. In Meadow Lake, we will see that high of plus 22 with those showers happening throughout the day. Lloyd minster that plus 17. Spirit Road plus 19. Kinders plus 21. Wattress as well as 21. Milford plus 23. Yes, for Hudson Bay high of plus 25. Wineyard plus 21 and Outlook plus 19. in terms of Rostown similar 19, Leader and Maple Creek plus 23. As Cinoya and Rockland plus 20 19 should say East End Cypress plus 20 Len as well and Pilot but Canora seeing that plus 23 Broadview plus 21 as well as Carlau and Coronac. In terms of Theodore, where you can get your internet speeds up to 1 gig from Sastel, we will see that plus 21 with those showers beginning in the early afternoon and then heading into the evening, they will start to pick up with that heavy rain expected and those wind speeds looking that 35 to 50 kilometer range. So, expect those wind showers to happen in Theodore tomorrow on Saturday. The province is preparing for the annual highway hay salvage and ditch mowing program offering fee for local producers. Land owners and lease holders will own property nearest to highway ditch first opportunity to cut or bail free hay until July the 8th. After that, anyone can cut or bail provided the ditch is not already being mowed or harvested. The Ministry of Highways operates the program with help from local contractors. The prog the province expects more than 45,000 hectares of highway ditches to be mowed this year. Starting this morning, residents in York can pick up tree seedlings for free. The program offered by Tourism York for the 20th year and is in collaboration with SAS Power and Shand Greenhouse. Now, this year you can choose from three species: blue spruce, green ash, and birch. They have about 5,000 seedlings to give away. Though according to York tourism executive director, there was line for the seedlings as early as 7:00 a.m. this morning. We will be holding about 200 of each species for Canada Day on July 1st. So if you're not able to get them today, if we run out, they'll be at the Western Development Museum. So please come down between 12 and 4. The program will take bit bit of break next year due to renovations at the greenhouse. Yesterday, Downtown Culture Fest returned for its final day this year in York. And it was celebration of Jamaican culture. One thing York certainly learned of the Caribbean island nation, Jamaicans love to dance. From the performers to the vendors, everyone dancing. And it wasn't long before members of the audience, you can catch them bobbing their heads as well. Throughout the evening, the MC taught the crowd small facts about Jamaica, then quiz them later on for prizes. The crowd also got to enjoy real Jamaican delicacies like jerk chicken. my god, Jamaica culture is very rich. It's powerful. It's entertaining. It's it's togetherness. It's everything that you would dreamed of. Based on the immersive show Jamaica put together, you would never guess that there are only about 15 Jamaicans living right now in York. The 2026 edition of the Calgary Stampede kicks off in week. It always attracts well over million people to the city. And this year, don't be surprised to see politicians at every level dawning cowboy hat and flipping pancakes. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll attend stampede and plans to campaign against Alberta separatism while he's here. Carney says quitting Canada is not the magic wand that separatists think it is. How about the far markets? Canola street price up $150 to $69255 per ton. The futures price is down $3.20 to $744.50 per ton. Amber dur week $285.20 20 per ton. Red spring wheats down almost dollar to $2725 per ton. Feed barley $25721 per ton and flax is $63054 per ton. As for the markets, the TSX went up 129 points. The Dow Jones went down by 44 points. The Canadian dollar, it went up 400 of cent to 70.50 US. On the commodity front, gold up $621. West Texas Intermediate crude went down $342 below the $70 barrel mark and Western Canadian select crude is up $169 to $5746 barrel. So gas in Regina, if you've gone, you've noticed it still hasn't changed. We're waiting for it to drop bit. It's at $165.9 per liter. US President Donald Trump warning he will immediately slap 100% tariff on all goods from any country that implements digital services tax on American technology companies. Writing on Truth Social that these tariffs will supersede any existing trade agreements. The ultimatum primarily targets European nations which have been discussing these levies. Earlier this year, Canada repealed its digital services tax to avoid an economic war. Economists forecast Canada's economy will expand 7/10en of percent this year after shrinking in the first quarter. It's the weakest yearly pace of growth in 11 years. Aside from the CO 19 pandemic, US trade policy and an abrupt slowdown in immigration are blamed for the sluggish growth. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate at 2 and a4% for the rest of the year before hiking rates next year. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik is intervening the opening of an international bridge between the US and Canada. He wants to renegotiate the deal for larger share of toll revenue. The original deal allowed Canada to collect tolls on the bridge until costs are recouped and then split fees with Michigan and Canada sharing ownership. Those are your business news headlines. I'm Christine Lee. Coming up tonight, it'll be Spring Break Murders, nonfiction show, followed by Crime Scene Investigators 8:00, 9:00 Boston Blue, and then Big Bang Theory Talk. There's also the Rider Game at 7:00 on TSN, don't you know? soccer legend Christine Sinclair and actor Michael Fox have been named companions of the Order of Canada. That is the highest level of the honor. Recently appointed Governor General Louise Arbor named 56 new recipients to the Order of Canada on Friday, the country's highest civilian honor. Among them are Christian Sinclair, Canada's all-time leading scorer and Olympic gold medalist and legendary actor Michael Fox, best known for Back to the Future, Family Ties, as well as his advocacy for Parkinson's awareness. Also, Saskatoon's Ronald CC will be honored. The commercial law scholar, Ronald transformed secure transactions, law in Canada and abroad. There you go. Congratulations to all of them. Yes, big award. This is special day for an iconic Canadian landmark, the Sea Tower turns 50 years old. your old haunting grounds. It officially opened 1976. Here's look at some of the footage that day. Visitors looking at the view from the top of the CN Tower universe. At the time, it was the world's tallest freestanding structure. Today, 50th birthday party is being held at the base of the tower. Tonight, there will be light show to celebrate five decades at the top of Toronto's skyline. You always tell people when they go to Toronto, you got to go to the tower. You have to take like picture with the CN Tower. It's almost necessary. All right. Now, sometimes when things aren't working out, you need to take matters into your own hands. Look at that slam elbow dunk. These kids are trying to break the piñata and get to the treats. When hitting it doesn't work, this little girl pulls out the wrestling moves and goes in with the flying elbow. Her mom says her daughter learned those moves from her. she usually those moves lot, yeah, that's sometimes when those piñatas don't crack, you got to do whatever you can to open them. And when there's treats inside, you're not stopping any kids from No, now know some tricks when go to the next kids party. Ryder Game, of course, about to start just couple minutes time. That'll be on TSN. And Sunday, Canada will be on CTV playing in knockout round of 32. Heat up here. Heat. Heat.