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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Alberta government walks back beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support business
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province's oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes. The schedule, introduced in February...
Jun 05, 2025
Minister says Ottawa reviewing defence spending 'top to bottom' ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA - Ottawa is reviewing its spending "from top to bottom" as Canada's closest allies call on Canada to hike defence spending to levels not seen since the height of the Cold War, Defence Minister ...
Jun 05, 2025
Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs
OTTAWA - Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Statistics Canada said Thu...
Jun 05, 2025
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the military to combat wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes. In a statement Thursday, Moe's office ...
Jun 05, 2025
Canadians divided on whether U.S. is an 'ally' or 'enemy' country: Poll
OTTAWA - Faced with a trade war they didn't start, Canadians are divided on whether they see the United States as an "enemy" or an "ally," a new poll suggests. The Leger poll, which was conducted onli...
Jun 05, 2025
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump
OTTAWA - Ottawa held its fire for a second day in a row Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled his steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent - despite numerous calls for Canada to swiftly ...
Jun 05, 2025
Infrastructure Bank CEO says it's ready to play a role in national-interest projects
CALGARY - The chief executive of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the Crown corporation is looking forward to playing a role in Ottawa's ambitions to push ahead major projects deemed in the nationa...
Jun 05, 2025
Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there's been a "breakthrough" in conversations with Americans on Canada's role in the United States' quest for energy dominance as Preside...
Jun 04, 2025
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike
TORONTO - Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian St...
Jun 04, 2025
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined
OTTAWA - The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday - even as t...
Jun 04, 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...