Murray Wood: The new phone books are here!
Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but t...
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Carney says next governor general will 'absolutely' speak French and English
MONTRAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's next governor general will speak both French and English. In an interview with Radio-Canada, Carney answered "absolutely" when asked by radio host Pa...
Apr 10, 2026
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in March. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, how...
Apr 10, 2026
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in March. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.5...
Apr 10, 2026
National employment numbers for March from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA - A quick look at Canada's March employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.7 per cent (6.7) Employment rate: 60.6 per cent (60.6) Participation rate...
Apr 10, 2026
Canada-wide recall issued for Bissell-branded steam cleaners due to burn risk
Health Canada has issued a recall for thousands of Bissell-branded steam cleaners after reports of burns in Canada and the United States. The agency says in a notice that recalls are for attachments f...
Apr 10, 2026
Internal memo flags the promise and pitfalls of expanding CSIS's foreign spy role
OTTAWA - An internal Canadian Security Intelligence Service memo says allowing the spy agency to collect foreign intelligence overseas would capitalize on its "existing footprint and expertise," but m...
Apr 10, 2026
Liberals meet for second day of confab in Montreal
MONTREAL - Liberals are meeting in high spirits on the second day of their national party convention in Montreal - just days before the party is expected to clinch a majority government. On Monday, a ...
Apr 10, 2026 An attendee takes a photo of the main stage at the Liberal Convention in Montreal on Thursday, April 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
What's in store for Canada's 2026 wildfire season?
Wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say. Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan ...
Apr 10, 2026 A burn pile of trees from a clear cut fire break that is part of wildfire mitigation steps being taken is pictured in Canmore, Alta., Thursday, March 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American crewmates are on the homestretch of Artemis II's historic trip to the moon. NASA says the four-person crew and their Orion spacecraft are to spl...
Apr 10, 2026 This image provided by NASA, astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (NASA via AP)
In the news today: Foreign spy agency, March job numbers, Artemis II returns to Earth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals meet for second day of confab in Montreal Liberals are meeting in high spirits on the second day of t...
Apr 10, 2026
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Sarah Mills: It's time to embrace 24 Sussex Drive
The home of Canada's prime minister is steeped in history and shouldn't be left in disrepair. Sarah Mills says the desig...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 29
Evan welcomes the leader of the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, talks about the health of Saskatchewan Crown co...