Murray Wood: The new phone books are here!
Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but t...
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Manitoba committee recommends tax credits and advertising to support local journalism
WINNIPEG - A report from a committee set up by the Manitoba government is recommending tax credits and government advertising to support media outlets, but the report is not unanimous. The committee, ...
Dec 19, 2025
Alberta minister, new permanent chief health officer eye renewed collaboration
EDMONTON - Alberta's primary care minister and its first permanent chief medical officer of health since the last one was fired say they're looking forward to working together as the province enters a...
Dec 19, 2025
Manitoba surpasses goal of U.S.-made liquor sales with $2.6M donation to charities
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is donating $2.6 million to charities after selling off American-made liquor pulled from shelves earlier this year. The donation is five times what the province init...
Dec 19, 2025
TikTok U.S. joint venture won't impact Canadian users: cybersecurity expert
A cybersecurity expert says Canadian TikTok users likely won't notice any changes to the social media app as major American investors sign a deal to form a new TikTok joint venture. "This deal happens...
Dec 19, 2025
Ford defends Skills Development Fund in wake of ethics probe of labour minister
Premier Doug Ford defended the province's Skills Development Fund Friday in wake of a newly launched ethics investigation into Labour Minister David Piccini's dealings of that fund. Ontario Integrity ...
Dec 19, 2025
Union says funding early retirement plan through pensions would be 'borderline theft'
OTTAWA - Federal unions are accusing the federal government of setting a dangerous precedent and even "borderline theft" by funding an early retirement incentive for employees through the Public Servi...
Dec 19, 2025
Toronto—Quebec City high-speed rail could see dozens of daily trains: documents
MONTREAL - A planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City could dramatically increase the number of trains that travel along the corridor each day, according to internal documents. ...
Dec 19, 2025
Family of Ontario man who went missing in Quebec ski town renews call for help
MONTREAL - The family of a 22-year-old Ontario man are renewing efforts to find him, more than 10 months after he disappeared at the Mont-Tremblant, Que., ski resort north of Montreal. On Friday, they...
Dec 19, 2025
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
OTTAWA - Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Changes to the re...
Dec 18, 2025
'Bite me': Alberta baker challenges premier's office over boycott tied to recall
MEDICINE HAT - A bakery owner whose shop is becoming a hub of resistance to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in her recall campaign has a message for those in her office calling for a customer boycott -...
Dec 18, 2025
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Sarah Mills: It's time to embrace 24 Sussex Drive
The home of Canada's prime minister is steeped in history and shouldn't be left in disrepair. Sarah Mills says the desig...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 29
8:30 - The Saskatchewan NDP says the Sask Party government is using profits from gaming and lotteries to help cover loss...