Murray Wood: Hats off to the Roughriders
Murray reflects on some oddly sensitive language at the Rider game around doffing headgear for the anthem. And on how fa...
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Agriculture minister reappoints Canadian Dairy Commission CEO Benoit Basillais
OTTAWA - Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says Benoit Basillais has been reappointed as CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission. Basillais will serve an additional three-year term effective J...
Jun 01, 2026
'Just be amazed:' Alberta is seeing a cyclical outbreak of caterpillars
EDMONTON - Forest tent caterpillars are not entomologist Ken Fry's favourite insect but the black-coloured critters with vibrant blue-and-yellow marks do have a soft spot in his heart. They're why his...
Jun 01, 2026
Premier Moe says new trade deal with India would benefit Saskatchewan despite tariffs
REGINA - As Ottawa appears to inch closer to a trade deal with India, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he hopes the agreement addresses punishing tariffs on pulse crops. But Moe says if the deal do...
May 29, 2026
Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security
OTTAWA - New Democrats and several unions are warning that federal job cuts and research facility closures will put food safety and security at risk. The federal government's website says it's plannin...
May 20, 2026
U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over 'flawed' subsidy claims
WASHINGTON - The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply fla...
May 18, 2026 Mushrooms Canada CEO Ryan Koeslag said last week that Canadian growers haven't engaged in unfair trade practices and producers are not receiving special treatment. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Quebec reimbursing farmers for fuel tax, says measure will help competitiveness
DRUMMONDVILLE - Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has responded to pressure from the agriculture sector, promising to reimburse millions of dollars to farmers for fuel taxes linked to the province's c...
May 15, 2026
Controversies and consequences: Five things to know about the census
OTTAWA - People across the country completed their census forms this week, sharing details about their lives, which languages they speak and - for those who got the long-form census - information abou...
May 13, 2026
Some Saskatchewan farmers excited for extra moisture to kick off seeding
Some farmers are feeling good about the start of seeding in Saskatchewan. Rustie Sobchuk farms outside of Lang, just south of Regina, along with her husband Brendan. The start of seeding was delayed o...
May 12, 2026 Despite a delayed start, Brendan and Rustie Sobchuk say plenty of soil moisture and full dugouts in their area are creating feelings of optimism about a strong start to the growing season. (980 CJME file photo)
Committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to close agricultural research centres and experimental farm sites across Canada as part of its cost-cutting exer...
May 12, 2026
Sask. Agriculture Ministry hopeful as seeding kicks off for 2026
Standing in front of a massive sprayer, James Thorsteinson admitted the province is behind on seeding this year, but said the provincial government is still anticipating a good growing season. Thorste...
May 11, 2026 James Thorsteinson, legislative secretary to the minister of agriculture, says farmers are hopeful for a good year despite the late start. May 11, 2026. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: U.S. alcohol sales bans were only ever symbolic
Sarah Mills says sources indicate Canadian provinces may lift booze bans as an incentive in the ongoing trade war with t...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, August 10
On Monday's show, Evan talked about federal by-election controversy, why gas is cheaper in some parts of the province th...