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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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Russian living in B.C. claims Scotiabank wrongfully withholding funds over sanctions
VANCOUVER - A Russian woman who has been living and working in Canada for the last eight years says her money is locked in limbo due to sanctions against Russia's largest bank, so she's taking Scotiab...
Dec 12, 2024
Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. The unit is to be s...
Dec 12, 2024
Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved, calling it an important victory for workers' rights. The Cana...
Dec 12, 2024
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal to build new energy projects and throw out a decades-old contract that has long been a source of strife and bitt...
Dec 12, 2024
Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
OTTAWA - An unfair labour practice complaint filed by the union representing Canada Post workers over layoffs has been resolved. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with the Canad...
Dec 11, 2024
Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in an attempt to address a fiscal squeeze. The city's preliminary budget for next year ...
Dec 11, 2024
Officer suspended after two Mi'kmaq fishers dropped without boots following arrest
HALIFAX - A veteran federal fisheries officer has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his role in arresting two Mi'kmaq elver fishers late at night and releasing them in only their stocking fee...
Dec 11, 2024
MadeGood recalls granola bars, urging customers to check for metal
MadeGood is warning customers to check their cupboards for granola bars that may contain a piece of metal. The company says it is voluntarily recalling certain products due to "a very small risk" invo...
Dec 11, 2024 The company advises customers to check product codes and return recalled products to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Affected products include 10 flavours as well as variety packs, with various package sizes and best-before dates. (madegoodfoods/website)
Three Montreal schools to face Education Department probe over toxic climate
MONTREAL - Three French-language Montreal schools are facing an Education Department investigation after audits found multiple issues relating to a toxic climate. Education Minister Bernard Drainville...
Dec 11, 2024
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador expected to sign Churchill Falls energy deal
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Quebec Premier Franois Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey are scheduled to announce an energy agreement Thursday that could end decades of friction between t...
Dec 11, 2024
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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...