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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Ottawa earmarks $1.4 billion for key munitions production in Quebec, Ontario
OTTAWA - The federal government is pouring $1.4 billion into the munitions industry to build up the domestic supply of heavy artillery shells and reduce Canada's reliance on foreign suppliers. Ottawa ...
Mar 18, 2026
Saskatchewan introduces budget with spending hikes but also $819-million deficit
REGINA - Saskatchewan has introduced a new budget that avoids tax hikes and program cuts but carries with it a big deficit. Finance Minister Jim Reiter tabled the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday. It proje...
Mar 18, 2026
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday as monetary policy-makers wait to see whether a surge in global oil prices tied to war in the Middle East becomes a wider ...
Mar 18, 2026
Culture minister says 'serious conversation' needed about AI systems and news media
OTTAWA - Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about AI systems' use of news. "Having the news cannibalized and regurgitated undermines the spirit of the us...
Mar 17, 2026
Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government last fall. The premier and a few members of her staff had travelled to Saudi Arabia an...
Mar 17, 2026
Manitoba bill targets technology that could alter grocery prices for some shoppers
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says it's moving to ban what it calls "predatory pricing" on groceries, even though the issue hasn't been seen locally. Finance Minister Adrien Sala says a bill intr...
Mar 17, 2026
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says deficit budget aims to protect public services
REGINA - Saskatchewan's finance minister is planning to wear the same shoes for budget day that he sported last year, saying they're indicative of the province's response to uncertain times. Jim Reite...
Mar 17, 2026
Canadians keen on owning a home despite market uncertainties: RBC survey
TORONTO - A new report suggests two-thirds of Canadians say they still dream of owning a home despite a challenging market. RBC's spring home ownership poll shows 67 per cent of respondents say they w...
Mar 17, 2026
More details emerge on pay of Manitoba trade representative in Washington D.C.
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government defended its trade representative in Washington, D.C., on Monday as more details emerged about how much taxpayers are providing the consultant. Former television rep...
Mar 16, 2026
AI systems use Canadian journalism but seldom cite media sources: report
OTTAWA - A new study released on Monday says AI systems depend on Canadian journalism for the information they provide users but don't offer compensation or proper attribution in return Researchers at...
Mar 16, 2026
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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
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...