Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Inequality has broad impacts on the health of Montreal children, report finds
MONTREAL - A new public health report says economic inequality has wide-ranging effects on Montreal children's health and development, affecting everything from high school graduation rates to screen ...
Oct 21, 2024
Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming Health Canada is dragging its feet on a decision whether to allow its members to use magic mushrooms i...
Oct 21, 2024
Ontario appoints former federal Liberal health minister as chair of primary care team
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is appointing former federal Liberal health minister Jane Philpott to a new role overseeing attempts to connect every Ontarian to primary care within t...
Oct 21, 2024
New Brunswick election campaign offered voters sharp contrast in visions for province
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's election campaign has offered voters a sharp division in viewpoints for the future of the province, especially between the two leading candidates for the premier's office...
Oct 20, 2024
The Ontario legislature is back Monday. Critics say Ford is keener on electioneering
TORONTO - Ontario's legislature will resume sitting Monday after an unusually long summer break, and returns in the midst of intense speculation that Premier Doug Ford will call an early election. Som...
Oct 20, 2024
Here's the latest on British Columbia's wet and wild election
British Columbians went to the polls on Saturday, with election day marked by torrential rain and high winds across much of the province. Here's the latest on the narrow race between the New Democrats...
Oct 19, 2024
Ontario mayors ask for mental-health law reviews in wake of opioid, encampment crisis
Ontario Big City Mayors are asking the province to review mental-health laws and whether to expand the scope of involuntary treatment for people who are addicted to drugs and live on the streets. The ...
Oct 18, 2024
N.B. election: Blaine Higgs says Indigenous people ceded land 'many, many years ago'
MONCTON, N.B. - New Brunswick is "ceded" land, the province's Progressive Conservative leader said Friday on the campaign trail, highlighting his party's position regarding a major lawsuit involving F...
Oct 18, 2024
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG - Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab...
Oct 18, 2024
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see tobacco companies pay out billions of dollars would do little to prevent future generations from becoming ...
Oct 18, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...