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Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy
OTTAWA - Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today. The temporary reprieve halts - at le...
Feb 04, 2025
From Musk to mushrooms, buyers let money talk amid tariff turmoil
VANCOUVER - Finance worker Michael Atkinson is a fan of electric cars, but lately he found himself embarrassed to drive his Tesla Model 3 around Vancouver. Dismayed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his asso...
Feb 04, 2025
Interprovincial trade barriers: What they are and how to cut them
OTTAWA - The Trump administration's on-again, off-again threat to impose damaging tariffs has boosted an old idea for driving economic growth in Canada: eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. "Th...
Feb 03, 2025 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has said he'd prioritize tackling a patchwork of trucking regulations, arguing it should be the easiest way to get more Canadian goods moving across provincial borders. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. Premier Scott Moe cautiously optimistic after U.S. hits pause on tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was cautiously optimistic on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump agreed not to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month, pulling back from a plan that ...
Feb 03, 2025 'The delay of President Trump’s tariffs is welcome news today, however, we know there is more work to do,' Moe said in a statement Monday evening. (650 CKOM file photo)
Alberta law society reprimands ex-justice minister, orders $39K payment
EDMONTON - Alberta's law society has formally reprimanded former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu and ordered him to pay nearly $39,000 in costs. Madu was found guilty last year of conduct wort...
Feb 03, 2025
Moe calls for 'de-escalation,' but supports first round of counter-tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is continuing to call for "de-escalation" of the looming trade war between Canada and the United States, but says he supports the first round of counte...
Feb 03, 2025
Will Trump's citizenship moves send more birth tourists Canada's way?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthrigh...
Feb 03, 2025
A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday
OTTAWA - Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods originating in the United States - part of Canada's response to sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods ordered by...
Feb 03, 2025 Some Saskatchewan shoppers have been prioritizing Canadian goods. (650 CKOM file photo)
Some Sask. shoppers prioritizing Canadian products ahead of U.S. tariffs
Some Saskatchewan shoppers are making a statement with their shopping carts, with many people checking for a "Made in Canada" label at the grocery store ahead of U.S. tariffs being implemented on Tues...
Feb 02, 2025 With U.S. tariffs hitting Canada on Tuesday, shoppers are expecting to see more price hikes on store shelves. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Trade war fallout: Prepare for grocery price hikes, business analyst says
As Canada awoke to the first day of a trade war with the U.S. on Sunday, CKOM/CJME business analyst Paul Martin said people should be prepared for the fact that the "price of everything" is about to g...
Feb 02, 2025
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Volunteers are the beating heart of Saskatchewan
There are so many people who step up for organizations in our province, creating events and moments that wouldn't happen...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 19
**WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS 8:30 - After four months, the U.S. and Iran seemed closer than ever to an agreement, an M...