Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Train delayed: A timeline of high-speed rail projects in Canada
MONTREAL - Bold plans and promises for high-speed rail lines in Canada stretch as far back as Pierre Trudeau's government. So far, none have come to pass. Some two dozen studies, market assessments, s...
Feb 19, 2025
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progre...
Feb 19, 2025
Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise
OTTAWA - The federal government has confirmed that small businesses will have to pay tax on their carbon rebate, despite government promises otherwise, because Parliament can't currently pass legislat...
Feb 19, 2025
Climate groups push for transparency in alleged fossil fuel education influence
Climate advocacy groups are calling on officials to crack down on the fossil fuel industry's role in K-12 education, suggesting its alleged influence has gone largely unchecked in the absence of robus...
Feb 19, 2025
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration, returning a stalwart supporter of Presid...
Feb 19, 2025
Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith removed her government's deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contr...
Feb 19, 2025
Implementing universal basic income could cut poverty rates up to 40%: PBO
OTTAWA - The government's fiscal watchdog says a guaranteed basic income program at the federal level could cut poverty rates in Canada by up to 40 per cent. In a new report, the parliamentary budget ...
Feb 19, 2025
Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail in Toronto-Quebec City corridor
MONTREAL - The federal government is moving ahead with the next phase of a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday. The planned rail ...
Feb 19, 2025
Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals
Marineland is set to sever its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages in order to fund park operations and eventually move its animals, including more than two dozen beluga whales, the touris...
Feb 19, 2025
Investigation into Toronto crash at continues as black box recovered
TORONTO - Delays at Toronto's Pearson airport may continue today as investigators work to determine what caused Monday's fiery crash landing of a Delta Air Lines plane with 80 people on board. Investi...
Feb 19, 2025
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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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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...