Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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New work permit program for international graduates in Canada taking applications
A new work-permit program aimed at encouraging international students to settle in Canada opened for applications Wednesday, offering hope to some eager graduates who were still seeking more details o...
Jan 27, 2021
If Canada can survive four years of Trump, it can navigate the new Buy American: PM
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - If Canada was able to navigate Donald Trump's four years of bilateral bluster, it can surely find safe harbour from the protectionist measures of his Democratic successor, Prime...
Jan 26, 2021
Trudeau government considers legislative changes to make public service more diverse
OTTAWA - The Trudeau Liberals are eyeing changes to the law governing public service hiring to help make federal departments and agencies more diverse. They also plan to do further research on the mak...
Jan 26, 2021
NDP warns of long delays in equal pay for women in federal pay equity rules
OTTAWA - The federal New Democrats say new rules to close a gender wage gap in federally regulated workplaces will take too long to make a difference. The government's pay equity regulations require t...
Jan 25, 2021
U.S. president signs executive order instituting stringent new Buy American regimen
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden imposed stringent new made-in-America rules for U.S. government spending Monday, adding a caveat likely troubling to Canada: exceptions to those rules will be allowed ...
Jan 25, 2021
Taxi companies lose court bid to quash Uber, Lyft approvals in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Several Metro Vancouver taxi companies have lost a court bid to quash the approvals of ride-hailing operators Uber and Lyft in British Columbia. Nine cab companies filed a petition asking ...
Jan 23, 2021
Biden, PM chat; U.S., Canada have plenty of common ground to work with, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's White House has a lot in common cause with Canada, Justin Trudeau said Friday as he urged people to look past the new U.S. president's decision to kill off the Keystone XL pip...
Jan 22, 2021
Supreme Court won't review ruling in favour of officer who refused to euthanize bears
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a lower-court ruling that was a victory for a conservation officer who refused to euthanize two bear cubs.Bryce Casavant was dismissed from his job...
Jan 21, 2021
'Gut punch': Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden's "gut pun...
Jan 20, 2021
Vaccination efforts key to economic recovery, BoC says as it keeps rate on hold
OTTAWA - The economy will go in reverse for the first quarter of 2021, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday as it kept its key interest rate on hold, warning the hardest-hit workers will be hammered agai...
Jan 20, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...