Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Massive Edmonton care home battling mice infestation, droppings
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition is calling for action and more transparency in the wake of a prolonged mouse infestation at one of Edmonton's biggest long-term care homes. Covenant Health, along with ...
Jan 23, 2026
Saskatchewan orders review of hospital security amid increasing safety concerns
REGINA - Saskatchewan's government is launching an independent third-party review into hospital security while installing metal detectors in emergency rooms following concerns of growing violence. The...
Jan 22, 2026
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
OTTAWA - Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water. The memorandu...
Jan 22, 2026
Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for stabbing relatives 212 times
MONTREAL - A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother a total of 212 times has been found not criminally responsible for their murders. Arthur Galarneau, 22, was impassive as Quebec Superi...
Jan 22, 2026
Killing of B.C. academic spurs calls for government action against gender violence
The killing of a Vancouver Island academic is spurring calls for action against gender-based violence. Saanich police said earlier this month that Muhammed Basar had been charged with murder in the ki...
Jan 21, 2026
Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
OTTAWA - A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a new fee that would see the industry pay for Ottawa's tobacco control strategy. The tobacco cost recovery fee is set to...
Jan 21, 2026
Fact File: Police unaware of any link between human trafficking, N.S. cannabis shops
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has said its crackdown on illegal cannabis shops was motivated in part by a desire to rein in human trafficking and ensure cannabis sold in the province is not con...
Jan 21, 2026
Union calls on Manitoba to address shortage of respiratory therapists in hospitals
WINNIPEG - Staffing vacancies of respiratory therapists at some Winnipeg hospitals have reached "dangerous levels," with the union representing them warning the province that workers are stretched "be...
Jan 20, 2026
Toronto hospital to double housing program that reduces ER visits
TORONTO - A Toronto hospital network will double its unique permanent housing program for homeless people who frequently visit emergency departments that has seen great success. The University Health ...
Jan 20, 2026
Alberta Opposition NDP calls on Smith to reconvene legislature over hospital crisis
EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is calling on Premier Danielle Smith's government to reconvene the legislature five weeks early, saying her government needs to take accountabili...
Jan 20, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...