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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Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S. P...
Mar 14, 2025
Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government's plan to double a deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers needs to be reconsidered, says the association for the province's Realtors. Increasing the tax wou...
Mar 14, 2025
Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs
MONTREAL - Mayors of Quebec aluminum towns say they are confident their regions can withstand the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on the metal by U.S. President Donald Trump, with many saying it's busines...
Mar 14, 2025
Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7
WASHINGTON, Ont. - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said Friday she has spoken with her American counterpart about tariffs and trade as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to target Canada with ...
Mar 14, 2025
Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" an...
Mar 14, 2025
Walmart Canada moves to stop machete sales in wake of new Manitoba law
WINNIPEG - Walmart Canada says it will stop selling long-bladed weapons such as machetes across the country, both in-store and online. The move came after Manitoba passed a law last year to ban in-sto...
Mar 13, 2025
B.C.'s Opposition leader proposes bill that would stop changing of the clocks
VICTORIA - British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad has introduced legislation that if passed would put a stop residents from having to change their clocks twice a year. The first reading of the...
Mar 13, 2025
Chinese tariffs on canola oil, meal would be disastrous for Saskatchewan: Moe
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says workers at canola crushing plants in his province would be out of jobs should China move ahead with planned retaliatory tariffs on canola oil and meal. ...
Mar 13, 2025
Health groups urge shielding medical supplies, devices from counter-tariffs
TORONTO - Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don't get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S. "The announced tariffs on Canadian exports, al...
Mar 13, 2025
Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects
VANCOUVER - The federal government is providing nearly $157 million for eight electrical infrastructure projects across British Columbia. It says in a news release that the funding is being provided t...
Mar 13, 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
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...