Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.
British Columbia's Forests Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China on modern wood construction, a development that the province hopes will bolster the provincial lumber sect...
Jan 15, 2026
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is imposing a new round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of repressing nationwide protests that challenge Iran's theocratic government. Included in Thursday's ...
Jan 15, 2026
Five topics other than trade that could come up during Carney's China visit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing this week for meetings with President Xi Jinping and other officials. Upon arriving in China Wednesday, Carney said he was "ready to build a new partn...
Jan 14, 2026
Additional military help arrives in Manitoba First Nation dealing with water issues
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. - More members of the Canadian Armed Forces have landed in a First Nation in Manitoba that is in the throes of severe water issues, including frozen pipes, flooding and b...
Jan 14, 2026
For Chinese media, Carney's visit appears to be small potatoes compared to Trudeau's
Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China appears to have been greeted by Chinese media with less fanfare than Justin Trudeau received in 2016, but a researcher says that's more reflective of new ge...
Jan 14, 2026
Alberta government to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
CALGARY - The Alberta government has launched a review of Calgary's water main ruptures and is demanding the city turn over reams of documents dating back two decades within the next two weeks. Munici...
Jan 14, 2026
First Nation leaders call for long-term solutions amid Kashechewan water crisis
First Nation leaders in northern Ontario are urging the federal and provincial governments to expedite evacuations and commit to long-term solutions as one community continues to deal with failures in...
Jan 14, 2026
Proposed sureties pledge $1.2M in bail for man accused in Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO - Four people are pledging a combined $1.2 million in bail for an Ontario man accused of playing a pivotal role in a violent criminal organization by laundering hundreds of millions of dollars...
Jan 14, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to reset Canada-China relationship in Beijing
Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday for the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to China in eight years - part of his government's efforts to rebuild Canada's fractured rela...
Jan 14, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is officially welcomed to Beijing, China on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Business groups urge Alberta to scrap new wine levy
CALGARY - Industry groups are urging the Alberta government to repeal a new tax on wine, saying it squeezes consumers and undermines efforts to support local business and boost trade between provinces...
Jan 14, 2026
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...