Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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How Vancouver's urban orcas create connections and community among followers
VANCOUVER - Chatchawan Jaksuwong says he used to feel empty when he looked at the ocean. But after encounters with whales in the urban waters of Vancouver the photographer now feels a deep sense of co...
Jul 18, 2025
Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why Indigenous leaders are so concerned
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting with hundreds of First Nations chiefs Thursday, amid widespread skepticism and frustration over his controversial major-projects legislation. Bill C-...
Jul 17, 2025
Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand 'fantastic news'
CALGARY - Canadian oil and gas drillers that import vast amounts of sand from the United States are getting relief from counter-tariffs that could have added heavy costs to industry. The sand is used ...
Jul 17, 2025
Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost-cutting plans
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets over the coming years alongside a wider government effort to cut costs. A spokesperson said ...
Jul 17, 2025
B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment he officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign. When Eby created...
Jul 17, 2025
Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K annual housing starts: CMHC
A new analysis by the national housing agency estimates Canada could add 30,000 more housing starts annually by eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says that ...
Jul 17, 2025
Ex-pilot called himself Messiah on climate-change mission, day before alleged hijack
VANCOUVER - The day before the suspected hijacking of a light aircraft triggered a security scare at Vancouver's airport this week, former commercial pilot Shaheer Cassim posted on social media that h...
Jul 17, 2025
Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was optimistic about finding consensus on the Liberals' major projects law as he met with hundreds of First Nations chiefs on Thursday, but by mid-afternoon...
Jul 17, 2025
New rules allowing Quebec restaurants to charge for no-shows come into effect
MONTREAL - Quebec restaurant owners can now charge a fee to people who make a reservation but don't show up. Under new rules in effect on Thursday, restaurants can charge up to $10 for each no-show. A...
Jul 17, 2025
Defence spending will lift Canada's economy, but not out of a recession: report
OTTAWA - Ottawa's ramped up defence-spending plans will give the economy a lift, but not enough to save it from a recession, a newly released report forecasts. The updated analysis from Oxford Economi...
Jul 17, 2025
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...