Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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FAA administrator Mike Whitaker will step down on Inauguration Day
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a Boeing jet in January, said Thursday that he will step down next month...
Dec 12, 2024
Creditors expected to vote on proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today
Creditors are expected to vote today on a proposed settlement that would see three major tobacco manufacturers pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada. The prop...
Dec 12, 2024
Russian living in B.C. claims Scotiabank wrongfully withholding funds over sanctions
VANCOUVER - A Russian woman who has been living and working in Canada for the last eight years says her money is locked in limbo due to sanctions against Russia's largest bank, so she's taking Scotiab...
Dec 12, 2024
Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border. The unit is to be s...
Dec 12, 2024
Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved, calling it an important victory for workers' rights. The Cana...
Dec 12, 2024
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal to build new energy projects and throw out a decades-old contract that has long been a source of strife and bitt...
Dec 12, 2024
Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
OTTAWA - An unfair labour practice complaint filed by the union representing Canada Post workers over layoffs has been resolved. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with the Canad...
Dec 11, 2024
Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in an attempt to address a fiscal squeeze. The city's preliminary budget for next year ...
Dec 11, 2024
Officer suspended after two Mi'kmaq fishers dropped without boots following arrest
HALIFAX - A veteran federal fisheries officer has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his role in arresting two Mi'kmaq elver fishers late at night and releasing them in only their stocking fee...
Dec 11, 2024
MadeGood recalls granola bars, urging customers to check for metal
MadeGood is warning customers to check their cupboards for granola bars that may contain a piece of metal. The company says it is voluntarily recalling certain products due to "a very small risk" invo...
Dec 11, 2024 The company advises customers to check product codes and return recalled products to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Affected products include 10 flavours as well as variety packs, with various package sizes and best-before dates. (madegoodfoods/website)
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Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
Evan finds out what to do if you find space junk on your farm, analyzes the outrage over Ticketmaster prices and the fut...