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BRIEF: Jack Layton state funeral televised events in Regina and Saskatoon

The Saskatchewan NDP will host public events in Regina and Saskatoon for the televised state funeral of Jack Layton, Saturday Aug. 27.

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Brad Wall still the most popular premier in Canada

A new poll by Angus Reid shows that Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall is still the most popular provincial leader in the country, with an approval rating of 59 per cent.

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BRIEF: Too much formaldehyde in ‘Brazilian blowout’ hair products

Health Canada is again warning Canadians about “Brazilian blowout” hair smoothing products. The agency has heard complaints of burning eyes, nose, and throat, breathing difficulties and even hair loss.

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BRIEF: Canadians like the Internet

The Canadian Media Research Consortium has released a new study that shows Canadians value their Internet connections over other media.

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BRIEF: School shooting game causes uproar

A controversial video game called School Shooter: North American Tour 2012 allows players to kill innocent students, teachers and staff members.

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BRIEF: Golden arches going silver

According to end of year reports, Subway has replaced McDonald’s as the largest fast food chain worldwide.

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BRIEF: JDC West wrap-up

Edwards School Of Business students placed second overall in events and third in academics at this years Jeux de Commerce (JDC) West Business Competition.

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BRIEF: Egypt ousts Mubarak, Saskatoon celebrates

As protestors continued to swarm the streets of Cairo in celebration of the resignation of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian-Canadians in Saskatoon also celebrated ”” just a little more casually.

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BRIEF: USask comes in second at engineering competition

University of Saskatchewan engineering students took second place in two events at the Western Engineering Competition Jan. 26 to 29.

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BRIEF: Scientists create perfect Jalapeño Popper

Scientists at New Mexico State University Chili Pepper Institute have created the perfect pepper for jalapeño poppers.

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