Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette leans on experience in pre-election cabinet
QUBEC - Newly minted Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has unveiled a cabinet that leans on experienced ministers, opting for stability instead of a major shakeup as her government heads into a pre-el...
Apr 21, 2026
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegations of abusing her position's power, including hav...
Apr 20, 2026
Poilievre says Carney 'pushing fear' in address to Canadians on U.S. relations
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of "pushing fear" in a recent address to Canadians on the relationship with the U.S. In a 10-minute video posted to soc...
Apr 20, 2026
Provinces on track to allow cross-border alcohol sales by next month, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says 10 provinces and the Yukon are on track to allow consumers to buy Canadian alcohol directly from producers by next month. Pierre-Alain Bujold, a spokesperson for t...
Apr 20, 2026
'The people don't want it,' Ford says about decision to sell jet days after purchase
TORONTO - Taxpayers flooded Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cellphone over the weekend with complaints about the province's purchase of a $29-million jet to fly him around the province, he said Monday. By...
Apr 20, 2026
Bank of Canada appoints two deputy governors, dropping 'external' title for one
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is filling two vacancies on its governing council with a pair of economists who are already well known at the central bank. In May, the Bank of Canada's managing director o...
Apr 20, 2026
Five things to know about Nova Scotia's plans to develop onshore natural gas
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is kicking off public consultations on its controversial plan to allow natural gas exploration more than a decade after fracking was first banned in the province. In December, th...
Apr 20, 2026
MPs question delay in Taiwan trade framework as diplomat says ball in cabinet's court
OTTAWA - Conservative and Bloc Qubcois MPs are calling on the Liberals to follow through on a trade co-operation framework with Taiwan after the territory's envoy to Canada said Ottawa halted the proc...
Apr 20, 2026
Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China
OTTAWA - Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to bring passengers and cargo to and from China. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says there will be "an incremen...
Apr 20, 2026
Here's a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely becaus...
Apr 20, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Volunteers are the beating heart of Saskatchewan
There are so many people who step up for organizations in our province, creating events and moments that wouldn't happen...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 19
**WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS 8:30 - After four months, the U.S. and Iran seemed closer than ever to an agreement, an M...