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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Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard
Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due to a possible choking hazard. The federal health agency says the Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush has a manufa...
Jun 14, 2025
As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the G7 summit - his first visit to Canada since leaving in a huff seven years ago. Ottawa could use everything from golfing ...
Jun 14, 2025
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn
OTTAWA - Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguar...
Jun 13, 2025
Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security
OTTAWA - Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses - even those from countries outsi...
Jun 13, 2025
Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts
MONTREAL - In early 2002, Glenn Cowan touched down in Kandahar as part of the first wave of regular Canadian Army troops deployed to Afghanistan, serving in a U.S.-led brigade combat team. After joini...
Jun 13, 2025
Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
FREDERICTON - A group of Canadian premiers appear to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their ...
Jun 13, 2025 Premier of New Brunswick Susan Holt speaks to media following the First Minister’s Meeting in Saskatoon, Sask., Monday, June 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects. Go...
Jun 12, 2025
All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister
MONTREAL - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada's defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to j...
Jun 11, 2025
Government rejects Bloc's call to split internal trade, major projects legislation
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is rejecting a call from the Bloc Qubcois to split its marquee legislation in two and allow part of it to speed through the House of Commons this summer. The bill - kno...
Jun 11, 2025
Luxembourg opens Ottawa embassy as Canada shifts its attention to Europe
OTTAWA - The federal government says its "best friends" are Europeans amid a drift with the United States, as Luxembourg opens an Ottawa embassy aimed at boosting a knowledge-based economy. "This mome...
Jun 11, 2025
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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
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...