Virtual reality pilot project gives Alberta nursing students hands-on-experience
A virtual reality pilot project at the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing is giving students hands-on experience to deal with real-life nursing scenarios.
Mackenzie News
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Politics & Government
From the Outback to the end zone, Australian players find homes in Saskatchewan
Over the years the Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed 11 Australian players to their roster, all of which came in as punters or kickers.
Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful Bains awaits Billy Bishop airport consultations before weighing in
Any expansion must be approved by Ottawa, and the Ontario NDP have urged Carney to scrap the plan
For the Roughriders, every win touches the roots of Saskatchewan’s history
The Roughriders started a tradition in 2025, and it's one that leaves a mark. After victories, both home and away, the team brands a wooden plaque in the Riders player tunnel.
Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities
The executive director of Danielle Smith’s Calgary office says First Nations chiefs should fix their communities rather than have "the gall" to accuse the premier of treason.
Business & Economy
BHP to book $2.3-billion writedown on Jansen potash project as stage-two costs soar
Costs for second phase of Saskatchewan mine project expected to jump by US$2-billion to US$6.9-billion
Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (TSX: MPC and MPC.C) announces results of Annual General Meeting
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company), reports the voting results of the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders held June...
Canadian hacker pleads guilty to charges for cyberattack on Texas Republican website
Ontario resident Aubrey Cottle also charged in U.S. over 2021 incident
Electric vehicle sales accelerated this spring. But not every province is seeing the same boom
Electric vehicle sales in Saskatchewan accelerated this spring, mirroring national trends. However, industry leaders warn that inadequate charging infrastructure is hindering broader adoption. While...
Market frenzy is pushing this one stock metric into the red zone
Shiller price-earnings ratio for the S&P 500 sits at 41.3, just a notch below the 44.2 level reached at the peak of the dot-com bubble
Technology & Innovation
Saskatoon angel investor Jesse Wiebe charged with indecent act while unlawfully entering home
Canadian Startup Capital Association founder recently publicly shared struggles with sobriety and mental health. The post Saskatoon angel investor Jesse Wiebe charged with indecent act while...
Quantum Industry Canada CEO Lisa Lambert to step down
The organization’s first leader plans to leave for new career opportunities at the end of June. The post Quantum Industry Canada CEO Lisa Lambert to step down first appeared on BetaKit.