Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching
When Canadians tune into the Super Bowl today, there will be plenty of action on and off the field that marketers will have their eye on. This year's face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Ph...
Feb 09, 2025 New England Patriots fans react while watching the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game at a bar in Boston in 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Steven Senne)
From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariffs threat inspires acts of patriotism
U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada - not to mention his musings about making the country the 51st American state - have unleashed an uncharacteristic wa...
Feb 09, 2025 A red and white Canada Bagel is seen at Fairmount Bagel in Montreal on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi)
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade and tariffs Trade and tariffs are expected to continue dominating the headlines in Ottawa and on Bay Street ...
Feb 09, 2025
Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day
WINNIPEG - While the Manitoba government has promised to keep electricity rates low, the province's energy Crown corporation is asking people for their thoughts on a rate hike for electricity and chan...
Feb 09, 2025
Over $1 million worth of olive oil stolen from transport company in Montreal
MONTREAL - Montreal police say over $1 million worth of olive oil was stolen after a delivery involving two transport companies in the city never arrived at its destination in Ontario . Police say Tra...
Feb 08, 2025
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progre...
Feb 08, 2025
Amazon starts closing Quebec warehouses as union president calls for boycott
MONTREAL - The union that represents workers at what was Canada's only unionized Amazon warehouse says the online retail giant has begun shutting down its seven facilities in Quebec this week, putting...
Feb 08, 2025
Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says
OTTAWA - Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federatio...
Feb 08, 2025
Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party's border security measures amid the threat of U.S. tariffs, as the NDP focused on pocketbook issues Saturday with the promise of a mo...
Feb 08, 2025
European trip gives PM a chance to tout Canada's AI efforts, strengthen ties: experts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's five-day visit to Europe offers Canada an opportunity to shore up its relationship with the European Union and show Canadian leadership in artificial intellige...
Feb 08, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 19
Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...