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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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Kielburger brothers, MPs battle over WE operations, deal to run federal program
OTTAWA - Craig and Marc Kielburger accused a parliamentary committee of engaging in a political trial Monday as its members grilled the brothers over WE Charity's operations, including its since-cance...
Mar 15, 2021
'Patchwork quilt' approach to COVID-19 vaccine rollout frustrates worker groups
CALGARY - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations across the country is frustrating several groups of workers who identify as front-line employees and want to be bumped up in the queue. The National Advi...
Mar 14, 2021
Nunavut community of Arviat to loosen COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
IQALUIT - Nunavut health officials say some COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Arviat on Wednesday, more than 110 days after the community went into lock down. The territory's chief public health...
Mar 09, 2021
'Truth to power:' Lab was not enough for renowned scientist David Schindler
EDMONTON - His research in the lab and the field was published in some of the world's top journals, but that was never enough for David Schindler, who died Thursday at age 80. "The importance of David...
Mar 08, 2021
MPs vote to issue summons for Kielburger brothers to testify at ethics committee
OTTAWA - WE Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger are proposing to testify after being summoned by a House of Commons committee, but the charity's lawyer says they won't answer questions about...
Mar 08, 2021
How many teachers have had COVID-19 but didn't know it? Researchers want to find out
OTTAWA - The debate over the safety of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming under researchers' microscopes. Three new projects are aiming determine how many teachers and school staff in Cana...
Mar 04, 2021
Over 100 new projects to get $518 million in federal research funding
OTTAWA - Efforts to boost Canada's ability to produce vaccines are among over 100 research projects receiving new federal money. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $518 million Wednesday he says ...
Mar 03, 2021
Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer
CALGARY - Rodeo fans love the thrill of a bronc exploding into the ring, cowboy temporarily aboard. How the horse feels about it hasn't been so clear. Newly published research out of the University of...
Feb 28, 2021
Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in B.C. if it does elsewhere
VANCOUVER - As British Columbia teachers argue for broader mask requirements in elementary schools, some families and educators say it's been easy for kids to adapt to the rules in other provinces. He...
Feb 26, 2021
University of Regina scholarship to honour Warren Woods
Warren Woods was passionate about covering local sports, especially at the university level. For years, he gave regular coverage to University of Regina teams and called U of R Rams football on radio....
Feb 24, 2021 (Warren Woods/Facebook)
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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...