Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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In the news today: Former astronaut, minister Marc Garneau dead at 76
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Former astronaut, minister Marc Garneau dies at 76 Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to be...
Jun 05, 2025 Minister of Transport Marc Garneau responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canada posts largest merchandise trade deficit on record at $7.1B in April: StatCan
OTTAWA - Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said Thursday the result for Apri...
Jun 05, 2025
Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend
MONTREAL - Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after last year's event became a source of embarrassment. The city says it's taking steps to improve access to the...
Jun 05, 2025
Governments to give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The federal and provincial governments have announced they will match Red Cross donations to help those affected by wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Both provinces declared provincewide...
Jun 05, 2025
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy. "Uncertainty remains high," ...
Jun 04, 2025
Trump's 50 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
WASHINGTON - Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States are increasing to 50 per cent today after President Donald Trump followed through on his plan to double the duties. Trump sig...
Jun 04, 2025
MPs to vote on government's speech from the throne in confidence motion
OTTAWA - The Liberal minority government's first real test comes today as MPs are scheduled to vote on the government's throne speech. The Liberals lost a vote Monday evening when opposition members s...
Jun 04, 2025
Wildfire-hit areas in Saskatchewan, Manitoba not expected to get much rain
Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days. More than 30,000 people in those provinces have be...
Jun 04, 2025
Canada hopes eighth time a charm as nation seeks first Stanley Cup in a generation
EDMONTON - Here we go again. From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation's Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in...
Jun 04, 2025 Kids from Pierceland, Sask., in the city on vacation, stop to touch and look at a nearly 4 metre replica of the Stanley Cup trophy that is a permanent installation, in Edmonton, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are scheduled to play game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
White House says Trump will double tariffs on steel, aluminum tomorrow
WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says U.S. President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs. Leavitt says Trump will sign an executive order to increase the dutie...
Jun 03, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 19
Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...