Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Singh says pipelines would not be first priority for NDP energy policy
HAMILTON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he sees an east-west clean electricity corridor as his first priority for expanding the Canadian energy market - not new pipelines. While Singh isn't shutting ...
Feb 18, 2025 Most Canadian energy exports currently go to the United States, which is threatening Canada with a barrage of tariffs on all exports, including a 10 per cent levy on energy products like oil. (The Canadian Press)
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Brazil's government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country's evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead o...
Feb 18, 2025
Joly says Canada is interested in 'being involved' in Ukraine's security after war
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said Tuesday she wants Canada to play a role in keeping the peace in Ukraine after Russia's war ends. "We want to be part of these conversations regarding...
Feb 18, 2025
Inflation ticks back up to 1.9% in January after rise in gas prices
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January to 1.9 per cent, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday. Prices got a full month-long effect of the federal government's tax break but ...
Feb 18, 2025
Liberal MP fears Ottawa will soon release a cash-strapped Africa strategy
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP who has long advocated for closer ties with Africa fears her government is on the verge of releasing an Africa strategy with no significant spending attached, years after the gov...
Feb 18, 2025
Here's a list of January inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely beca...
Feb 18, 2025
Here's a list of January inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): - Newfoundland and Labrador: 0.8 per ce...
Feb 18, 2025
Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details as election nears
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' favourite slogan - "axe the tax" - has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living. But ...
Feb 18, 2025
Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has introduced a $17.6-billion budget that includes major tax cuts and a reserve fund to be used if the U.S. president makes good on his threat to impose crippling...
Feb 18, 2025
Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he met with elected representatives from Alaska to discuss the importance of working together and the impact of possible tariffs on both counties. A stateme...
Feb 17, 2025
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...