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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Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
OTTAWA - Converting British Columbia's glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday as he defended h...
Jun 25, 2026
Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about efforts to protect the Arctic ahead of their attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey in two weeks. Car...
Jun 25, 2026
These economists are worried Canada has a data quality problem
OTTAWA - Most economists, including at the Bank of Canada, were a bit surprised when Statistics Canada reported late last month that the economy contracted slightly over the first three months of the ...
Jun 25, 2026
Northern Ontario First Nation begins building road to the Ring of Fire mining region
Construction has begun on one Ontario First Nation's road to the Ring of Fire mining region. Premier Doug Ford visited Webequie First Nation on Thursday to mark the milestone, his first visit to a reg...
Jun 25, 2026
N.B. social workers must be empowered to do what's best for at-risk youth: advocates
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government must empower social workers to do what's best for vulnerable young people in care, youth advocates told lawmakers this week. Their comments were in response ...
Jun 25, 2026
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear U.S. stock fraud case involving B.C. man
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a former B.C. lawyer contesting a US$30 million judgment for allegedly masterminding a transnational securities fraud. The top court's ...
Jun 25, 2026
In the news today: Canada to face South Africa, calls to ban SKS, breastfeeding rates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to face South Africa in knockout stage of World Cup Canada will face South Africa on Sunday in Los Ang...
Jun 25, 2026
News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases AI strategy
OTTAWA - News and cultural industry groups are calling on the government to take a stand on how AI systems use copyrighted content after Ottawa's long-awaited national AI strategy failed to address th...
Jun 25, 2026
Dredging of Vancouver's Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers
VICTORIA - The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has received all federal permits to allow for the dredging of Vancouver's Burrard Inlet, making room for larger oil tankers loading up from the T...
Jun 24, 2026
Captain's 'medical issue' on Air Canada flight forces diversion of Halifax flight
MONTREAL - Air Canada says a pilot on a flight from Newark, N.J., to Halifax experienced a "medical issue" and the flight had to be diverted to Boston. A statement from the airline said Flight AC7664 ...
Jun 24, 2026
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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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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 29
Evan welcomes the leader of the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, talks about the health of Saskatchewan Crown co...