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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Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON - The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue in a closely watched Michigan Senate race as a Democrat hopeful blames the pause on U.S. President Donald Trump...
Jun 24, 2026
N.B. social services minister vows change after scathing youth advocate report
FREDERICTON - A New Brunswick official has promised changes to the way the province helps vulnerable youth as lawmakers started hearings Wednesday into an advocate's report detailing failures within t...
Jun 24, 2026
Websites suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman's 'buffet extremism'
Online activity suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched videos about weapons, the outdoors and a tangle of conspiracy theories and grievances. However, experts warn against drawing con...
Jun 24, 2026
Nova Scotia launches three-year plan to expand its $2.2-billion seafood industry
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has announced a three-year strategy aimed at growing the province's $2.2-billion seafood industry as it tries to cope with with rising costs, labour shortages and ...
Jun 24, 2026
Indigenous communities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to receive smoke detectors
FREDERICTON - Tammy Nash says a smoke detector likely saved her son's life when their family home caught fire in 2010 on the Sitansisk First Nation in central New Brunswick. Nash, director of the loca...
Jun 24, 2026
Bank of Canada officials seemed unfazed by the surprise economic decline in Q1
OTTAWA - Officials at the Bank of Canada were seemingly unfazed by economic weakness to start the year as they debated where to take the policy interest rate earlier this month. The central bank today...
Jun 24, 2026 A pedestrian walks past the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Yukon pens letters to minister, CRTC and Bell Canada over poor cellular service
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is pleading with the CRTC and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to flex their regulatory muscles to improve cellular service in the territory that i...
Jun 24, 2026
Almost half of Calgary Chamber members may leave if Alberta separates: poll
CALGARY - A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members are prepared to move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada....
Jun 24, 2026
Regina café blending job training and sustainability seeing strong community support
A Regina caf built around youth employment is being described as both a training ground for vulnerable young people and a financial pillar helping to sustain social programs. Jeff Dudar, CEO of the St...
Jun 24, 2026 The Safe Café and Catering opened last July with the goal of helping young people build employment skills while bringing in revenue to support other programming. (Jeff Dudar/Submitted)
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
OTTAWA - Almost a year after the federal government's Bill C-5 was rushed through Parliament, Ottawa is finally looking to use its new powers to expedite projects deemed to be in the national interest...
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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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...