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Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia Assembly of Mi'kmaw Chiefs says the provincial government needs to do a better job of consultation as it pushes to develop the province's natural resources. Chief Tamara Youn...
May 27, 2025
Trump Media says investors will fund a company 'bitcoin reserve' through share purchases
President Donald Trump's media company said Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion in the company's stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve. About 50 institutio...
May 27, 2025
Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government confirmed Tuesday it is joining Europe's massive new rearmament plan. Reading the speech from the throne - which lays out the government's policy prior...
May 27, 2025
Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert
OTTAWA - When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members - the one Canada is failing to...
May 27, 2025
Manitoba politician says he thought he was within his right to push silica mine
WINNIPEG - Former Manitoba cabinet minister Jeff Wharton said Monday he thought he was following the rules when he pushed for a silica sand mine to be approved after his party was defeated in an elect...
May 26, 2025
Road, rail and mine blockades could be on horizon over Ontario mining bill: Chiefs
TORONTO - Road, rail and mine blockades could be on the horizon as First Nations ratchet up pressure on the Ontario government to kill a proposed bill that seeks to speed up large mining projects in t...
May 26, 2025 Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to media at Queen’s Park in Toronto, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it will respond to its union's latest negotiation comments as soon as possible as uncertainty caused by the contract dispute weighs heavily on its business. The Crown corpora...
May 26, 2025
Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll
TORONTO - A new report says nearly two-thirds Canadian businesses want the government to work to reduce the barriers to internal trade in an effort to improve productivity. The poll by KPMG in Canada ...
May 26, 2025
Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues
OTTAWA - Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume over the next few days, its union said Sunday after the two parties met amid warnings of mail delivery delays t...
May 25, 2025
Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he's willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States. Poilievre met with the Conservative ...
May 25, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...