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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When are tariffs expected? On what? Key dates in Canada-U.S. trade dispute
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with t...
Feb 27, 2025
Nova Scotia announces $300K pilot program to help consumers identify local products
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local. Development Minister Colton LeBlanc says that with the looming trade war with the United States it...
Feb 27, 2025
Trump takes to social media to defend hockey legend Wayne Gretzky
U.S. President Donald Trump has come to Wayne Gretzky's defence amid criticism from Canadians regarding the hockey legend's support of Trump and the United States. On his Truth Social platform, Trump ...
Feb 27, 2025
Amid tariff talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border
Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family. She said she's been asked recently how she deals...
Feb 27, 2025
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight. Finance Mi...
Feb 27, 2025
Doug Ford's PCs win third majority government in snap Ontario election
TORONTO - Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government Thursday, propelled by his visible crusade against economic uncertainty emanating from the U.S., though falling s...
Feb 27, 2025
Alberta budget to come Thursday 'challenging' amid uncertainty over tariffs
EDMONTON - Alberta is set to introduce its budget Thursday, with rumours swirling that Premier Danielle Smith's government will deliver on her promised personal tax cut amid the looming threat of deva...
Feb 26, 2025
B.C. looks at coalition of willing provinces to expand trade within Canada, Eby says
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is willing to enter bilateral agreements with other jurisdictions in order to boost interprovincial trade as looming U.S. tariffs threaten Canada's economy, ...
Feb 26, 2025
Canada, Germany working on diversifying trade in face of U.S. threats
OTTAWA - Canadian companies and diplomats are working with their European colleagues to find ways to diversify trade as the U.S. threatens to impose steep tariffs. "We want to be part of the solution,...
Feb 26, 2025
White House says tariffs moving forward but still room for negotiation
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week - but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff pl...
Feb 26, 2025
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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 - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...