Murray Wood: Carney not rising to Trump's threats around CUSMA
Murray Wood says U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be at the bluster-and-threaten stage of trade negotiations. He say...
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Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
TORONTO - Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public's consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa and galvanized the political will to stop standing idle, experts said following his death...
Apr 01, 2026
'Long overdue': Prairie farmers welcome renewal of poison to target pesky gophers
Prairie farmers say a move by Ottawa to temporarily lift a ban on a rodent poison is a good start to address rampant gopher populations that have decimated crops and injured livestock. "I suspect mayb...
Mar 31, 2026
Former Vancouver mayor laments 'normalcy' of Downtown Eastside 'despair'
VANCOUVER - Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a "depressing and traumatic experience" when he began his work as a provincial adviser in the Downtown Eastside last year, but...
Mar 31, 2026
Reactions to the death of former politician and social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA - --- "Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human dignity. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. We extend our deepest condolences to ...
Mar 31, 2026
Quick facts about former politician, social activist Stephen Lewis
OTTAWA - Former politician and longtime Canadian social activist Stephen Lewis has died. Here are some quick facts about Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the NDP...
Mar 31, 2026
Fact File: Video of MAID patient playing cello isn't Canadian government advertising
A short video shared to social media last week offered a glimpse into the "final days" of a woman at the end of her life. Some claimed the video was an advertisement for medical assistance in dying fr...
Mar 31, 2026
Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog
OTTAWA - The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, and pledging to review claims that were refused by a thi...
Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Lewis, former politician and lifelong social activist, dies at 88
OTTAWA - Human rights. Equality for women. The plight of African families decimated by HIV-AIDS. Stephen Lewis spent a lifetime fighting for causes close to his heart - and his weapons of choice were ...
Mar 31, 2026
Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study
A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air quality could deteriorate by the end of the century unless efforts are taken to fight climate change. The study, whi...
Mar 31, 2026
Accused B.C. cop killer wants to be found mentally fit for trial, lawyer tells court
VANCOUVER - The lawyer for the man accused of killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park in 2022 says he wants to be found mentally fit for trial. Jongwon Ham, who appeared at the B....
Mar 30, 2026
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Sarah Mills: The World Cup has not opened with the beautiful game
Sarah Mills says the World Cup should be a showcase of the best of soccer and win over the skeptical north Americans, bu...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 12
8:30 - The Riders are getting ready for their home opener this weekend, complete with tailgating, new this year. Add in ...