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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'Just horrible': Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life
WINNIPEG - A woman told court Thursday that years of counselling and medications have failed to keep away nightmares about the gruesome killings of her daughter and two young grandchildren. Tammi St. ...
Oct 24, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP leader renews call for change at labour convention
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has addressed the province's Federation of Labour convention ahead of Monday's provincial election. She says working people have played a critical...
Oct 23, 2024
Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens
Researchers out of Alaska say some polar bears in the Arctic now face a greater risk of contracting several pathogens that weren't a threat to the animals decades ago. The study, published in the peer...
Oct 23, 2024
'No one can work for free': Alberta Pharmacists' Association says cuts will hurt care
EDMONTON - The Alberta Pharmacists' Association says upcoming government cuts to service compensation fees will have a big impact on pharmacists and also patient care. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange...
Oct 23, 2024
Million-dollar donation a big boost for breast cancer screening campaign
A $1 million donation will bring state-of-the-art mammography machines to breast cancer screening sites in Regina and Saskatoon. According to Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, the donation from PTI T...
Oct 23, 2024
Pediatric group says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties
The Canadian Paediatric Society says doctors should regularly screen children for reading difficulties and dyslexia, calling low literacy a "serious public-health concern" that can increase the risk o...
Oct 22, 2024
Nova Scotia Liberal Fred Tilley quits to join governing Progressive Conservatives
HALIFAX - As speculation mounts about a pending provincial election in Nova Scotia, a member of the Opposition Liberals crossed the floor Tuesday to join the governing Progressive Conservatives. Premi...
Oct 22, 2024
Nova Scotia health data at risk due to ineffective cybersecurity: report
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia doesn't provide effective cybersecurity for its digital health networks, and as a result is exposed to unnecessary risk, says a new report by the province's auditor general. Kim ...
Oct 22, 2024
N.B. premier-designate Susan Holt knows she has to deliver on promises quickly
FREDERICTON - Susan Holt says it hasn't sunk in yet that she is New Brunswick's premier-designate. The day after her Liberal Party won a convincing majority in Monday's provincial election, Holt says ...
Oct 22, 2024
Potential listeria contamination causes frozen waffle recall in Canada, U.S.
An American food manufacturing company has issued a voluntary recall of various frozen waffle products in the United States and Canada because of potential listeria contamination. The Canadian portion...
Oct 21, 2024
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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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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
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...