Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Worries mount in Regina business community over tariffs threat
The impact of the full threatened Trump tariffs on Regina and Saskatchewan would be "widespread, devastating, and swift," according to Chris Lane, President and CEO of Economic Development Regina. "Th...
Jan 30, 2025 At the beginning of 2025, Chris Lane, president and CEO of Economic Development Regina, says the full impact of the U.S. tariff would peel off about $175 million in business out of the Regina area almost immediately. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
CBC head calls for a 'national conversation' on Tories' plan to defund
OTTAWA - With Donald Trump making "territorial claims," the new head of CBC says defunding the public broadcaster could erode a pillar of Canada's cultural identity. Marie-Philippe Bouchard, CEO of CB...
Jan 29, 2025
Saskatchewan applies to intervene in Newfoundland's equalization challenge
The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday, it wants to add its voice to a court case over Canada's equalization formula. Saskatchewan's Ministry of Justice said it applied earlier this month ...
Jan 29, 2025
Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say
OTTAWA - If the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump's threat to impose massive tariffs on Canada as early as Saturday, Ottawa could hit back with retaliatory tariffs within hours or days, a...
Jan 29, 2025
All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada
OTTAWA - The six candidates running for Liberal leadership have now all registered with Elections Canada, which monitors their fundraising activities as political leadership contestants under the law....
Jan 29, 2025
Moe to bring message to first ministers' meeting ahead of Trump tariffs
With around 72 hours left before American President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs are expected to take effect, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe emphasized the importance of de-escalation in an addre...
Jan 29, 2025 Premier Scott Moe told the crowd at the Western Canada Economic Forum communication is necessary in handling the tariff threat from the U.S.A. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas soon expire
OTTAWA - The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is warning that many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who arrived in Canada under three-year emergency visas face an uncertain future because their temporary residenc...
Jan 29, 2025
'Tragic trend:' Sask. RCMP concerned by 'dramatic increase' in fatal crashes
The Saskatchewan RCMP is expressing concern after seeing eight fatal crashes on Saskatchewan roads claiming 11 lives between the start of 2025 and Wednesday. According to the RCMP, over the same time ...
Jan 29, 2025
BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat loom
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada delivered another interest rate cut on Wednesday, reducing its policy rate by a quarter percentage point to three per cent. But looming U.S. tariffs are weighing on the cen...
Jan 29, 2025
Free youth transit pilot, flag protocol on Regina council agenda
A group of Regina teens are hoping the city goes through with a pilot project to bring free transit to youths. Kimberli Kolody-Watt with the Better Bus Youth non-profit said the move would alleviate a...
Jan 29, 2025 Council would have to select one high school to run the pilot program. (980 CJME file photo)
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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...