Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Ontario Ministry of Education cuts ties with WE, says will investigate contracts
TORONTO - The Ontario Ministry of Education says it will not renew its contract with We Charity and will investigate any expenditures to date. Alexandra Adamo, a spokeswoman for Education Minister Ste...
Jul 31, 2020
Trudeau expected perception issues with WE deal, but no conflict of interest
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knew there would be problems with perception over having WE Charity run a $900-million student-volunteer program, but he believed there was no conflict o...
Jul 31, 2020
Manitoba government says schools will resume classroom learning in September
WINNIPEG - Students in Manitoba are to be back in the classroom in September, although many in high school will continue to do some of their learning remotely. The province released its plan Thur...
Jul 30, 2020
The Latest: Trudeau testifies on WE and student-volunteer program
OTTAWA - The latest developments on July 30, 2020, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his chief of staff, Katie Telford, appear before the House of Commons finance committee about the Liberal govern...
Jul 30, 2020
A look at how provinces are planning for start of school year during pandemic
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...
Jul 30, 2020
PM says he pushed back on WE deal, knew family's ties would lead to scrutiny
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he initially pushed back when he learned the public service had chosen WE Charity to run the Canada Student Service Grant, knowing his family's connections ...
Jul 30, 2020
A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program
OTTAWA - A timeline of events regarding the Canada Student Service Grant program, based on public documents, events and statements from cabinet ministers, government officials, and WE Charit...
Jul 30, 2020
NDP recommends more testing, lower class sizes when reopening schools
The provincial opposition party is laying out a seven-point plan on how it believes the government should bring schools back in the fall. The NDP recommendations include increasing testing and contact...
Jul 29, 2020 Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program
OTTAWA - A timeline of events regarding the Canada Student Service Grant program, based on public documents, events and statements from cabinet ministers, government officials, and WE Charit...
Jul 29, 2020
Ethics commissioner expands probe of Morneau on eve of PM's WE testimony
OTTAWA - Federal ethics commissioner Mario Dion is widening his investigation of Finance Minister Bill Morneau's dealings with WE Charity. Dion was already investigating Morneau and Prime Minister Jus...
Jul 29, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...