Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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'You can't go to 11': Expert sees 'escalating strategy' in B.C. public service strike
The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job action that began this week is wide, from scientists and social workers to liquor and cannabis distribution...
Sep 03, 2025
Head of BC Ferries supports Canadian shipbuilding, but it must be free of politics
VICTORIA - The head of BC Ferries welcomes plans to expand Canada's shipbuilding industry, but said future vessel procurements must be "free from political interference" after lessons learned from the...
Sep 03, 2025
Quebec wants court to declare branch of Swedish battery developer Northvolt insolvent
MONTREAL - The Quebec government wants a judge to declare insolvent the North American branch of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, as the province attempts to recoup some of its losses on a fail...
Sep 03, 2025
Montreal transit constables should be better armed, says workplace safety board
MONTREAL - Quebec's workplace health and safety board says special constables working in Montreal's transit network are not equipped with the weapons needed to address potentially dangerous and violen...
Sep 03, 2025
Health warnings as minister says shroud of wildfire smoke set to worsen in B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbians are being told to prepare themselves for the worsening of a dense shroud of wildfire smoke that has descended over the province, with health experts saying the dangerous...
Sep 03, 2025
Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says
QUBEC - Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing the country with a much-needed economic shakeup. The Quebec premier between 2003 and 2012 told business...
Sep 03, 2025
Carney says there's hope for trade deals with U.S. but 'don't expect white smoke'
TORONTO - Canada is making progress on "small" tariff deals with the U.S. for key sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday after revealing he'd had a recent phone call with U.S. President Do...
Sep 03, 2025
First Nations leaders meet in Winnipeg to discuss federal push for major projects
WINNIPEG - Parliamentarians chided Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government during the Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting, saying his government is using tense times with the Uni...
Sep 03, 2025
New Brunswick expands subsidized school breakfast program, promises lunch in 2026
UPPER MIRAMICHI - New Brunswick's Liberal government says it has expanded its subsidized breakfast program to all the province's schools. The number of schools offering free breakfasts will expand to ...
Sep 03, 2025
Trump says he's looking for swift Supreme Court ruling on most tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he'll appeal to the United States Supreme Court as early as Wednesday in an effort to overturn a ruling that found many of his tariffs i...
Sep 02, 2025
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...