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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Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory
CALGARY - Alberta's government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase the province's oil and gas export volumes to the United States. But Premier Danielle S...
Nov 25, 2024
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'
OTTAWA - The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a "vibecession" that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Nov 25, 2024
Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with 'hateful remarks'
MONTREAL - Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital who was allegedly filmed making hateful and antisemitic comments during a protest in the ...
Nov 24, 2024
Economists say temporary tax cut, relief cheques play into rosier growth picture
TORONTO - The federal government's "meaty" move to pause federal sales tax on a long list of items and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring could factor into an improving outlook for grow...
Nov 21, 2024
Alberta forecasts $4.6-billion surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty
EDMONTON - Alberta is forecasting a $4.6-billion surplus for this fiscal year, but Finance Minister Nate Horner says "mounting pressures" threaten to soon put the province in the red. Horner made the ...
Nov 21, 2024
Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
NEW YORK (AP) - Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40...
Nov 21, 2024
All premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.: Ford
TORONTO - All 13 provincial and territorial premiers are aligned on a push for the federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesd...
Nov 20, 2024
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager
EDMONTON - Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corp., which oversees more than $160 billion in funds, including pension funds and the Heritage...
Nov 20, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP urges Moe to address high food prices in light of scurvy cases
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP says Premier Scott Moe's government needs to address high food prices and pause the gas tax in light of recent scurvy cases in the province's North. Ne...
Nov 19, 2024
With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday she shares the "legitimate" concerns of U.S. officials about Mexico becoming a back door for China to wedge its way into the North America...
Nov 19, 2024
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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 ...