Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at World Cup Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World C...
Jun 30, 2026
Carney doesn't expect 'drama' as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he doesn't expect any drama as officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare for a virtual call Wednesday about the future of the cri...
Jun 30, 2026
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved a generic version of Wegovy, a semaglutide drug that's prescribed to help people lose weight. The weekly injection is known as Sevmia from the Canadian company Apot...
Jun 29, 2026
Canada's former trade chief expects no tariff deal before U.S. midterms
Canada's former chief trade negotiator said Monday he doesn't expect Ottawa to reach a tariff deal with Washington before the U.S. midterm elections. Steve Verheul told an online business audience Mon...
Jun 29, 2026
UN ambassador Lametti: Canada pushing for safety, equity in artificial intelligence
OTTAWA - Canada is pushing for safe, equitable adoption of artificial intelligence at the United Nations, where Ottawa's ambassador says AI is a significant priority for his team. "AI governance is so...
Jun 29, 2026
Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. 'condo bailout' blocking 'a price correction'
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Parliament to probe Ottawa's proposal to convert unsold condominium units in British Columbia into affordable housing. In a letter to the Ho...
Jun 28, 2026
No injuries but Hibernia oil spill posed threat of deadly blast and fire: regulator
ST. JOHN'S - The agency that oversees Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore energy sector says a recent oil spill and gas leak aboard the Hibernia oil platform could have caused a deadly explosion and ...
Jun 28, 2026
B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province's 'really big fish'
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his first-ever trade trip to China will focus on pitching the province's forestry products and energy sector around LNG development, and that he app...
Jun 27, 2026
Canada's first offshore wind farms move closer to reality as regulator clears bidders
HALIFAX - Development of Canada's first offshore wind farms took a significant step forward late Friday when Nova Scotia's offshore energy regulator released the names of companies qualified to bid on...
Jun 27, 2026
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA - Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the temperature between unions and employers - particularly when labour acrimony threatens to disrupt critical industries. U...
Jun 27, 2026
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...