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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Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others
WASHINGTON (AP) - Warnings about deepfakes and disinformation fueled by artificial intelligence. Concerns about campaigns and candidates using social media to spread lies about elections. Fears that t...
Mar 19, 2024
Maker of Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles to follow California's strict emissions standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California's vehicle emissions standards that are the toughest in the nation and require...
Mar 19, 2024
Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday. The move is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's mis...
Mar 19, 2024
$41-million surplus and other highlights from New Brunswick's 2024-25 budget
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative government on Tuesday tabled its last budget before this year's provincial election. Here are some highlights. - Budget of $13.3 billion, with 6....
Mar 19, 2024
‘Passed like a baton’: Advocates, Air Canada CEO clash on accessible travel
Advocates and Air Canada's CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem. Michael Rousseau, who heads Can...
Mar 19, 2024
Sour grapes: N.S. pauses subsidy to wine bottlers that drew ire of wineries
HALIFAX - Following weeks of criticism, the Nova Scotia government is backing away from a contentious subsidy for wine bottlers that the province's wineries said undercut their operations. Premier Tim...
Mar 19, 2024
New Brunswick budget $41 million in surplus, no voter-friendly items before election
FREDERICTON - The final New Brunswick budget before this year's provincial election includes a $41-million surplus but no big-ticket items to entice voters to the polls. Tabled Tuesday by Finance Mini...
Mar 19, 2024
Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government's legislative agenda, including efforts to ban replacement workers and make it easier to join a union, was pushed back Monday by the Opposition Progressive Conservat...
Mar 18, 2024
'Tone deaf': MPs grill telecom CEOs about wireless prices at committee
The chief executives of Canada's three largest telecom companies stressed that phone and internet prices are coming down during an appearance before MPs on Monday, noting that increased data usage and...
Mar 18, 2024
Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll
TORONTO - A survey by KPMG in Canada says business leaders want Ottawa to fast-track all outstanding "green" or "clean" economy business investment tax credits. The online survey of 534 small- and med...
Mar 18, 2024
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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...