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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'Very difficult:' 2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled in light of COVID-19 pandemic
CALGARY - It survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and a massive flood seven years ago, but the Calgary Stampede has become a casualty of COVID-19. The Calgary Stampede's board...
Apr 23, 2020
Trump envoy to Canada defends pause in World Health Organization funding
OTTAWA - Donald Trump's envoy to Canada defended the U.S. president's controversial decision to temporarily stop funding the World Health Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting ambassador R...
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19 wreaking havoc on Canada's hospitality industry, MPs told
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused carnage for restaurants and hotels in Canada, MPs on the House of Commons finance committee heard Thursday. According to a survey conducted by ...
Apr 23, 2020
Minister say empty planes left China, pushes for virtual access to 'Michaels'
OTTWAWA, Ont. - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne challenged Beijing Thursday over two Canadian planes that left China empty of medical supplies, and pushed for virtual diplomatic a...
Apr 23, 2020
Five phases: Saskatchewan's plan to reopen the province to start in May
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government on Thursday released a five-phase plan to reopen parts of its economy during the COVID-19 crisis. The first lifting of some measures could start on May 4...
Apr 23, 2020
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer refused Thursday to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace him as leader. Derek Sloan, an MP from rural Onta...
Apr 23, 2020
Provinces, feds will watch and learn from U.S. reopening efforts, PM suggests
WASHINGTON - Canada will be watching the United States closely for teachable moments in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday as regional leaders in both countries be...
Apr 23, 2020
What you need to know about the military's assistance to long-term care homes
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised the Canadian Armed Forces will respond to provincial requests for assistance at long-term care facilities hit by COVID-19, but said Thursday the me...
Apr 23, 2020
Feds pour $1.1B into COVID-19 vaccine development, tracking of cases
OTTAWA - While the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine in the near future would be ideal, other solutions to the pandemic it has caused might appear first, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in announc...
Apr 23, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6:15 p.m. The COVID-19 virus has been found in another poultry processing facility in B.C. Provincial health offic...
Apr 23, 2020
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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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...