Murray Wood: Hard to know how much confidence to have in the Sask. budget
After last year's Saskatchewan budget went from a tiny surplus to a major deficit, Murray Wood says it's difficult to sa...
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Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent. The federa...
Jul 03, 2024
In otter news, orphaned B.C. pup is thriving but unlikely to return to wild
VANCOUVER - An orphaned sea otter pup rescued in critical condition in British Columbia last month is thriving under 24-hour care, but a veterinarian at the rescue facility says it's unlikely she will...
Jul 03, 2024
B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops
VICTORIA - British Columbia residents are being told to brace for a coming heat wave that could send temperatures into the high 30s and beyond, with the government reminding people to check in on thei...
Jul 03, 2024
First Nation seeks halt to Yukon mining after failure at gold mine
MAYO, YUKON - A First Nation in central Yukon is demanding the immediate halt of all mining activity in its traditional territory, and an independent investigation into the recent failure of equipment...
Jul 03, 2024
End of cool, rainy weather could be on the way in Saskatchewan
As the calendar switches from June to July, many Saskatchewan residents are still wondering when summer is going to start. June brought cooler than normal temperatures to the province, along with some...
Jul 03, 2024 According to Environment Canada's David Phillips, the cool, rainy weather could soon be coming to an end in the province. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Nova Scotia municipalities urged to get creative to find new revenue streams: report
HALIFAX - The tax base for municipalities across Nova Scotia isn't keeping up with the cost of services and programs, and local governments need to get creative in finding new revenue, including by as...
Jul 03, 2024
Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains
CALGARY - Calgary's water conservation crisis has taken one big step to being over, as the city's mayor says residents are no longer being asked to restrict their indoor water use. Mayor Jyoti Gondek ...
Jul 02, 2024 Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says residents can resume the normal number of showers, toilet flushes and loads of laundry and dishes. But a mandatory ban on outdoor water use, such as lawn-watering, remains in effect. (The Canadian Press)
Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.'s majestic kelp forests
In the chilly waters of Vancouver Island's Barkley Sound, gardeners are at work on the sea floor. They are scientists from the University of Victoria who are trying to regrow kelp forests, a crucial p...
Jul 01, 2024
Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor said it's unfortunate residents seem to have abandoned conservation efforts days before full water service is expected to be restored. Jyoti Gondek said Calgarians on Thursda...
Jun 28, 2024
Once thought too cold for the marsupials, Montreal home to growing number of opossums
MONTREAL - One evening last fall, Robert Carrire was putting away some gardening tools when he saw something scurry out from under the shed. At first, he thought it was a big rat. Then he thought mayb...
Jun 28, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Little change in direction from this Saskatchewan budget
It's another deficit budget from the Saskatchewan Party government. The province is promising to be back in a surplus si...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, March 19
8:30 - The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its 2026-27 budget yesterday afternoon. This was a budget focused on health...