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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A parliamentary pile on over national vaccine rollout kicks off new Commons sitting
OTTAWA - The seats were nearly empty Monday as the House of Commons returned in hybrid form, but the opposition was full of fighting spirit over the Liberal government's handling of the COVID-19 vacci...
Jan 25, 2021
The end of hugs: How COVID-19 has changed daily life a year after Canada's first case
MONTREAL - On January 25th, 2020, Canadians were still living their lives like they always had: commuting to the office, visiting friends, dining out, hugging loved ones, vacationing. But the announce...
Jan 25, 2021
'The system is on alert:' A look back at the first COVID-19 case in quotes
On Jan. 25, 2020, officials in Ontario announced that a novel coronavirus that had sounded alarm bells around the world had reached Canadian shores. The diagnosis of Canada's first case of COVID-19 ma...
Jan 25, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 15,213 new vaccinations administered for a total of 816,451 do...
Jan 24, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Jan. 24, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. There are 747,383 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 747,383 confirmed cases (63,668 active, 664,...
Jan 24, 2021
Too soon to know if Canada's COVID-19 case decline will continue, Tam says
MONTREAL - It's still too soon to know whether the recent downward trend in new COVID-19 cases will continue, Canada's chief public health officer said Sunday as several provinces grappled with outbre...
Jan 24, 2021
Dentists, teachers disappointed they won't be prioritized for vaccine in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Dentists, bus drivers and teachers are among the essential workers who are disappointed they won't be given priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia. B.C. rolled out it...
Jan 24, 2021
Vaccine delays top agenda as parliament set to resume after less-than-restful break
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament will return to the House of Commons on Monday following a month-long break that was anything but restful for the main federal parties, who are coming back battered and b...
Jan 24, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:20 p.m. Alberta's chief medical officer of health reported 24 new COVID-19 deaths and 463 new cases in the province today. Dr....
Jan 24, 2021
'It wasn't called COVID at the time:' One year since Canada's first COVID-19 case
TORONTO - The patient, when he came into the hospital ER with what seemed to be mild pneumonia, wasn't that sick and might otherwise have been sent home. Except the man had just returned from China, w...
Jan 24, 2021
OPINION
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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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...