Murray Wood: Packed Mosaic Stadium was cherry on top of big Rider win
Murray Wood says Rider games should be packed; it's all part of being from Saskatchewan. He says Saturday's game proved ...
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Court rules Trump's tariffs can stay in effect while appeal proceeds
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court agreed on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs will remain in place while a case is heard - extending an emergency stay granted after...
Jun 10, 2025
Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances
CALGARY - Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors - but it could fizzle out quickly if ...
Jun 10, 2025
Credit rating agency says Manitoba's recent tax changes outweigh affordability offers
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is expected to use more "revenue levers," similar to its recent income and property tax changes, as part of its plan to reduce the deficit, a credit-rating agency re...
Jun 10, 2025
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages
OTTAWA - The estimated cost of Canada's incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by nearly 50 per cent in just a few years, auditor general Karen Hogan said Tuesday. The fighter jet audit ...
Jun 10, 2025
Five things to know about Canada's plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence spending to hit the NATO member target of two per cent of national GDP this year. Canada has long promised t...
Jun 09, 2025
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA - The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability - with a few caveats - a new analysis finds. The Liber...
Jun 09, 2025
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea
VANCOUVER - Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver - a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat. The ac...
Jun 09, 2025
Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world
OTTAWA - Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming very close to beating big odds. It's a significant day for the governor of the Bank of Canada: he's just laid out his r...
Jun 07, 2025
As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time - but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade. A federal appeals court ...
Jun 07, 2025
Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs
EDMONTON - Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs. Service Alberta...
Jun 06, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, August 18
Guest host Brent Loucks discusses Alberta's byelection, where Pierre Poilievre is vying for a seat, rising food costs sh...