Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Mark Carney's first budget plots a sharp departure from the past
by Craig Lord OTTAWA - Prime Minster Mark Carney's government is getting ready to table its first budget this week - one that will be markedly different from budgets of the past. "This one is importan...
Nov 02, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney jokes with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne as they greet families before participating in an announcement at a community centre in Ottawa, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
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: Trade The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week from businesses and states that say President Donald Tr...
Nov 02, 2025
How the U.S. Supreme Court's tariff decision could impact Canada
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's tariff agenda is set to face a major legal hurdle in the U.S. Supreme Court this week but no matter the ruling, it will not spare Canada from all of the president's devasta...
Nov 02, 2025
Carney says he told Ontario premier not to run anti-tariff ad, apologized to Trump
GYEONGJU - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he told Ontario Premier Doug Ford that he didn't think the province should run the ad campaign that's being blamed for ending trade talks with the U.S. When ...
Nov 01, 2025
Canada announces first investments under G7 pact, aims to stockpile critical minerals
TORONTO - Canada announced on Friday the first round of projects under a G7 critical minerals production alliance envisioned as a counterweight to China's dominance in the sector. The 25 initiatives i...
Oct 31, 2025
Trump says Carney apologized for Reagan ad, talks still paused
WASHINGTON - U.S President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for an advertisement paid for by the Ontario government that halted trade talks. "I like (Carney) a lot but, you know...
Oct 31, 2025
Finance Department says Ottawa posted $11.1B deficit for April-to-August period
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a deficit of $11.1 billion for the April-to-August period of its 2025-26 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor report, the Finance Department says the resul...
Oct 31, 2025
Weak GDP report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada to more rate cuts: economists
OTTAWA - The Canadian economy was showing more cracks in August, but most economists weighing in on the latest data say they don't think the Bank of Canada will respond with more rate cuts anytime soo...
Oct 31, 2025
Carney says meeting with Xi marks turning point in Canada-China relationship
GYEONGJU - Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday with an invitation to China, but no movement on the trade issues that have plagued the rela...
Oct 31, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Manitoba homelessness adviser to leave job after less than a year service
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government's senior adviser on homelessness is leaving her position after roughly 10 months on the job. Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud will, as of Dec. 1, be president and CEO of the...
Oct 30, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...