Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - Critics have denounced Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan for revitalizing the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, with former councillor Jean Swanson calling his proposal to pause supportive hou...
Jan 24, 2025
Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city's troubled Downtown Eastside that includes pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units. He said he wants...
Jan 23, 2025
Housing Minister Erskine-Smith calls on Ontario to do more for social housing
OTTAWA - Federal Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith is calling on the Ontario government to do more to address social housing needs in the province. At a press conference in Ottawa to announce a new ...
Jan 22, 2025
Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister
Alberta's social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vi...
Jan 21, 2025
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms
VANCOUVER - The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project that would have created another route for Alberta's oi...
Jan 21, 2025
Manitoba government buying properties as part of homelessness plan
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is buying apartment buildings and plans to start clearing encampments next month as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness. Several buildings are bein...
Jan 14, 2025
Toronto's proposed 2025 budget includes 6.9 per cent property tax increase
The City of Toronto is proposing to increase property taxes by 6.9 per cent this year to help fund its $18.8 billion operating budget for 2025. The proposed hike includes a tax increase of 5.4 per cen...
Jan 13, 2025
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Joly headed to Washington Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly will head to Washington this week to press the inco...
Jan 12, 2025
Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 fort in Quebec
MONTREAL - The Quebec Superior Court has ruled against a real estate development company that wanted the heritage status removed from First World War fortifications overlooking the St. Lawrence River ...
Jan 09, 2025
Sask. town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program
MOOSOMIN, Sask. - An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off. Moosomin, located about 230 kilom...
Jan 08, 2025 Moosomin, located about 230 kilometres east of Regina, announced the cash initiative in August to attract development to the community in desperate need of housing. (The Canadian Press)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...