Murray Wood: Government nickel and dimes us in advance of Saskatchewan budget
We know the budget is going to include a deficit, and Murray Wood says it's probably not a good sign that the government...
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Alberta First Nation angered over lack of consultation in dam decision
A southern Alberta First Nation says it will fight a government decision on a dam that it says broke promises to take its concerns into account. "The Siksika Nation will strenuously oppose this projec...
Sep 26, 2024
Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada
A new rapid analysis says climate change made August heat waves over some of Canada's most northern - and rapidly warming - regions at least 10 times more likely. Environment and Climate Change Canada...
Sep 25, 2024
2024 wildfire season on track to be 2nd largest in last two decades
Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the last two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season. Federal officials say above-normal temperatures and dr...
Sep 25, 2024 Outside of last year's roughly 15 million hectares burned, federal records indicate only three other seasons have topped 5 million hectares, and the last was in 1995. (The Canadian Press)
Canada, U.S. to negotiate Beaufort Sea boundary dispute
OTTAWA - Canada and the United States say they have created a task force to negotiate a boundary dispute in the Arctic. The two countries have a long-standing dispute over a section of the Beaufort Se...
Sep 24, 2024
Sask. report says proposed fed. oil and gas cap cause economic damage
REGINA - A report from a tribunal appointed by the Saskatchewan Party government says a proposed federal emissions cap and methane regulations would cause severe economic damage. The tribunal report, ...
Sep 24, 2024 The tribunal report, struck by Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre, says the mandates could reduce oil and gas production and cause government revenue losses of up to $43 billion by 2050. (The Canadian Press)
Trudeau attends General Assembly where Biden makes final UN speech
NEW YORK - U.S. President Joe Biden reflected on the motivation behind his decision to step away from politics and sent a message of unity to global leaders gathered at a time of increasing division a...
Sep 24, 2024
Trudeau tells Stephen Colbert there's frustration in Canada, but he'll keep fighting
NEW YORK - Justin Trudeau's interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" began with the expected jokes about bacon and Canadians saying sorry a lot, but the prime minister acknowledged it's "a re...
Sep 24, 2024
Alberta doctors association says delayed pay deal will hurt health-care system
EDMONTON - An Alberta doctors' group says even though a new pay deal with the province is ready to be implemented, the government isn't putting its money where its mouth is. Dr. Shelley Duggan, the Al...
Sep 23, 2024
'We have a responsibility:' Trudeau urges global leaders to support pact for future
NEW YORK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when the world faces increasing instability, leaders have a choice: bury their heads in the sand or put their differences aside for the sak...
Sep 22, 2024
'She is dying': Lawsuit asks Lake Winnipeg to be legally defined as a person
WINNIPEG - A court has been asked to declare Lake Winnipeg a person with constitutional rights to life, liberty and security of person in a case that may go further than any other in trying to establi...
Sep 19, 2024
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, March 18
8:30 - The province made a major announcement on Monday regarding a new AI data centre being developed through a partner...