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Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would bring in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, production and distribution of over 40 mg of fentanyl. The Conserva...
Feb 05, 2025 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost the Ottawa-area riding he'd held for nearly 21 years to a Liberal newcomer, with Bruce Fanjoy garnering about 51 per cent of the vote to Poilievre's 46 per cent. (Canadian Press files)
Sask. stores emphasizing local products as tariff threat lingers
Tariffs from the U.S. and counter-tariffs in Canada may have been postponed, but the threat is still there, and it's got some shoppers looking for local products. Kevin Jensen, manager of the Co-op Fo...
Feb 05, 2025 Kevin Jensen, manager of the Harbour Landing Co-op food store in Regina, says the store will be working to make Canadian products and labelling more obvious for customers. Feb. 4, 2025 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Scarcity behind the medals: National sport organizations running deficits
The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada's Olympic flag-bearer in Beijing's closing ceremonies is in debt. Isabelle Weidemann wasn't comfortable stating how far she's in the red. The 29-year-...
Feb 05, 2025
'A madness in the air.' Trump's threats unleash patriotic wave in Canada
FREDERICTON - McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision over the weekend. After hearing the news that U.S. President Donald Trump planned to impose 25 per cent tariffs on C...
Feb 05, 2025
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications
OTTAWA - A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving prison sentences for crimes they...
Feb 05, 2025
Regina city budget proposes biggest tax increase in 10 years
The average Regina taxpayer could face an increase of as much as $320 a year if council approves administration's proposed budget. The 8.5 per cent increase included in the draft budget would be three...
Feb 04, 2025 The proposed increase would be three times as high as the increase seen in 2024. (980 CJME file photo)
Opposition parties call for Parliament's return after Trump hits pause on tariffs
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to recall Parliament within the next month to act on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat. On Monday, Trump agreed ...
Feb 04, 2025
China counters with tariffs on US products, will investigate Google
BEIJING (AP) - China announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google on Tuesday, just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U...
Feb 04, 2025
Extreme cold eases in southern Sask., but snow is on the way
The extreme cold snap is ending in southern Saskatchewan, but now it's time to get the shovels out. Environment Canada meteorologist James Colangelo said the weather service expects to issue snowfall ...
Feb 04, 2025
Uncertainty, turmoil persist with tariff delay: Canadian Chamber of Commerce
OTTAWA - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to delay the implementation of tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S. leaves businesses, workers, and fam...
Feb 04, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...