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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Feds need better data on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Miller
OTTAWA - A rapid rise in the number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities on reserve - especially in Alberta and Saskatchewan - likely does not tell the full story due to lack of data,...
Nov 20, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 7:55 p.m. Yukon has recorded three new cases of COVID-19, bringing the territory's total to 29. Chief medical officer of health ...
Nov 20, 2020
Trudeau joins APEC leaders in stressing free trade amid tensions with China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined counterparts from both sides of the Pacific on Friday to sign a declaration focusing on free trade and digital innovation as a means to economic recovery ...
Nov 20, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Nov. 20, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:50 p.m. EST on Nov. 20, 2020: There are 320,719 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 129,699 confirmed (including 6,774 deaths, 111,326...
Nov 19, 2020
Trudeau says country's future at stake as COVID-19 projections take troubling turn
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning that Canada's future hangs in the balance if people don't reduce their contacts to prevent dire new COVID-19 projections from becoming a reality. While Ontario...
Nov 19, 2020
Opposition leaders briefed on alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada
OTTAWA - Alarming new projections for the spread of COVID-19 in Canada are expected to forecast a dramatic rise in cases over the next few weeks if Canadians don't strictly limit their contact with pe...
Nov 19, 2020
B.C. expands COVID-19 restrictions, orders masks in public spaces as virus surges
VICTORIA - British Columbia is making it mandatory to wear masks in public spaces, while social interactions will be under new restrictions until Dec. 7 because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Provincia...
Nov 19, 2020
Court challenge to Quebec's Bill 21 temporarily suspended after positive COVID test
MONTREAL - The court challenge to Quebec's secularism law has been temporarily suspended after a person who had attended the proceedings tested positive for COVID-19.Superior Court Justice Marc-Andre ...
Nov 19, 2020
Singh calls for end to for-profit long-term care homes owned by government
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and union officials are calling on the federal government to put a stop to its role in for-profit long-term care homes, where deadly COVID-19 outbreaks are worsening ...
Nov 19, 2020
Quebec proposes 'moral contract' for holidays; provinces toughen restrictions
Quebec's premier has proposed a "moral contract" that would allow for holiday get-togethers, while Manitoba further tightened COVID-19 restrictions and Ontario's premier hinted tougher measures are co...
Nov 19, 2020
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...