Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
TORONTO - A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. The poll condu...
Mar 03, 2026 An advertisement for "Ozempic," is seen on a board in Toronto, Friday, June 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with 'natural partner'
SYDNEY - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, where he says his government is focused on forging new partnerships in investment, defence, security, critical minerals and artificial intelligence...
Mar 03, 2026
Carney lands in Australia ahead of planned speech to Australian parliament
SYDNEY - Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Australia, where he is seeking more collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday in Australia, or Monday ev...
Mar 02, 2026
Calgary to begin reinforcing faulty water main, bring back water restrictions
CALGARY - Looming water restrictions for residents in Alberta's largest city will be a bit more lenient this time around, but officials maintain that every flush counts. The Bearspaw South Feeder Main...
Mar 02, 2026
Alberta's premier says conflict in Iran underscores need for new Canadian pipeline
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the war in Iran underscores the need for a new pipeline connecting her province's oil reserves to the West Coast. The threat of shipping disruptions has seen global...
Mar 02, 2026
'Good health policy': Alberta's Smith calls on Ottawa to relax nicotine pouch rules
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to walk back its restrictions on nicotine pouches, arguing the rules are an unnecessary barrier for those trying to quit smoking while in...
Mar 02, 2026
Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford
TORONTO - Construction on the roads to the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario should start this year and be completed by 2031, the province announced Monday about a project that has divided several Firs...
Mar 02, 2026
Saskatchewan Premier Moe says uranium deal with India marks 'great day'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is hailing India's deal with Canada on uranium as a "great day" for his province. Moe was in New Delhi on Monday, where he watched Prime Minister Mark Carney in...
Mar 02, 2026
Submarine companies make their final pitches to Canada as it rushes to choose a fleet
OTTAWA - The competition to build the Canadian navy's next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government...
Mar 02, 2026
Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork
HALIFAX - An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs. Earlier this year, the federal agency approve...
Mar 01, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...