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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Spike in COVID-19 cases in B.C. prompts new restrictions to 'safe six'
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor is limiting the size of gatherings in private homes as COVID-19 infections rise, particularly in the province's Lower Mainland. Dr. Bonnie Henry says gathering...
Oct 26, 2020
Most Canadians don't want federal election until at least 2022, new poll suggests
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests most Canadians don't want a federal election during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic - or even next year. The results suggest 47 per cent of respondents want the n...
Oct 26, 2020
Canada women's security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19
OTTAWA - Authoritarian leaders are using COVID-19 to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ2 people, says Canada's new ambassador for women, peace and security. Jacqueline O'Neill said she is seeing ...
Oct 26, 2020
In pushing to amend conversion therapy bill, Tories seek to bridge caucus divide
OTTAWA - Conservatives will seek to amend a Liberal bill that would criminalize forcing people to undergo therapy to change their sexuality or gender. In signalling their intention on Monday to ...
Oct 26, 2020
Thanksgiving festivities affecting COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, Manitoba: officials
Health officials in Ontario and Manitoba are pointing to recent Thanksgiving celebrations as they continue to see high numbers of new COVID-19 infections despite strengthening restrictions in hot spot...
Oct 26, 2020
PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over
OTTAWA - The government's promised update on the health of its finances won't have a specific anchor to guide decisions and keep spending from spiralling out of control, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Oct 26, 2020
Toronto company's new app aims to help U.S. voters assess polling station conditions
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Voters in the United States are shattering turnout records despite long lineups, fear of civil unrest and the dangers of COVID-19 - and a Canadian company is doing its part to prot...
Oct 26, 2020
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m. British Columbia's top doctor is cracking down on the spread of COVID-19 with a new public health order that restricts...
Oct 26, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Oct. 26, 2020
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:55 p.m. EDT on Oct. 26, 2020: There are 220,212 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 100,922 confirmed (including 6,153 deaths, 85,822 ...
Oct 25, 2020
Health Minister Hajdu says she went maskless at airport only while eating
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says she took off a face mask at the airport only to eat or drink, following a Twitter post showing her without a face covering at Pearson airport in Toron...
Oct 25, 2020
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...