Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning
WASHINGTON - The man U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda says hitting Canada with 25 per cent across-the-board duties would be an emergency measure to achieve border se...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead
EDMONTON - Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program. A spokesperson for the Alberta...
Jan 28, 2025
Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with punishing tariffs on Saturday is still in play. Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House that she...
Jan 28, 2025 “This is a process and we will be working through this process, I would expect for some time. People should get ready for a bit of a bumpy ride,” said Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson, who was in Saskatoon on Tuesday. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told
OTTAWA - Vague, mediocre, "smoke and mirrors" - even "meh." Those are all words Canadians used to describe the Liberal government's last budget in a series of focus groups, summarized in a report comp...
Jan 28, 2025
Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief
VANCOUVER - Projections show U.S. President Donald Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods could hit British Columbia's economy harder than the recession triggered by the 2008 global financial cris...
Jan 28, 2025
A look at Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner
TORONTO - Mike Schreiner has led the Green Party of Ontario since 2009. Born: June 9, 1969. Early years: Schreiner was born in Kansas and raised on his family's grain and cattle farm. His father was a...
Jan 28, 2025
Here are three key issues to watch for in the Ontario election campaign
TORONTO - Ontario voters are set to head to the polls in a rare winter election. Premier Doug Ford has already been framing the snap election, coming right before an anticipated federal vote, as neces...
Jan 28, 2025
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
NEW YORK (AP) - Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wi...
Jan 28, 2025
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
NEW YORK (AP) - Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wi...
Jan 28, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador appoints team to broker final energy deal with Quebec
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's government has appointed a team for the next round of negotiations with Hydro-Qubec, as the provinces' public utilities work to hammer out a sweeping ene...
Jan 28, 2025
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...