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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'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief - and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone ru...
Feb 26, 2025
House GOP pushes 'big' budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - With a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage Tuesday, a step toward delivering his "big, beautiful bill" with $4.5 trillion in ta...
Feb 25, 2025
Saskatchewan announces measures to deter production of fentanyl, methamphetamine
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan is introducing measures that aim to deter the production, trafficking and use of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the province announced Tuesday. "It's important we recogn...
Feb 25, 2025
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues - but he's not worried about a threat to his leadership ahead of the Opposition's annual general meeting. In fa...
Feb 25, 2025
Nova Scotia tables bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has followed through on his promise to introduce a bill aimed at reducing interprovincial trade barriers, in an effort to boost the economy amid tariff threat...
Feb 25, 2025
Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as Washington drifts from Ukraine
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Ottawa wants to deepen intelligence sharing with European partners, as longtime ally Washington diverges from Canada on issues like Ukraine. "We're n...
Feb 25, 2025
Trump says he wants defunct pipeline Keystone XL back from the dead
CALGARY - U.S. President Donald Trump says he'd like to see the Keystone XL pipeline brought back from the dead, garnering an enthusiastic reception from Alberta's premier but a tepid one from the com...
Feb 25, 2025
Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash
Apple shareholders are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce. The proposal drafted by the National ...
Feb 25, 2025
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates
OTTAWA - Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond to looming U.S. tariffs without supersizing their debt burdens, a new report says. The analysis released Tuesday from D...
Feb 25, 2025
Joly says Canada must 'fight back' after Trump confirms tariffs start next week
WASHINGTON - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said Monday that Canada needs to send the message it will "fight back" after U.S. President Donald Trump said steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican pr...
Feb 24, 2025 President Donald Trump departs after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jose Luis Magana)
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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 - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...