Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
If you find yourself needing a program to keep track of what various political parties stand for, Murray Wood says it's ...
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Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
OTTAWA - An Alberta couple says Canada's tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up ...
Jan 18, 2026
Citizen website aims to link Regina residents with family doctors taking patients
REGINA - After noticing more people growing desperate to find a family doctor in Regina, David Nnamdi says he decided to take the problem into his own hands. The 23-year-old recently started a website...
Jan 13, 2026
Statistics Canada to cut 850 jobs, 12 per cent of executive team
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says it will be cutting around 850 of its staff along with 12 per cent of its executive team. Carter Mann, spokesperson for the national statistical agency, said Statistics ...
Jan 13, 2026
Justice Sheilah Martin to retire from Supreme Court of Canada effective May 30
OTTAWA - Justice Sheilah Martin says she will retire from the Supreme Court of Canada effective May 30, one day shy of her 70th birthday. Martin said in a media statement Tuesday she was deeply gratef...
Jan 13, 2026
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, ...
Jan 09, 2026
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador ...
Jan 09, 2026
National employment numbers for December from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA - A quick look at Canada's December employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.8 per cent (6.5) Employment rate: 60.9 per cent (60.9) Participation r...
Jan 09, 2026
Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% as more workers look for jobs
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada said a surge in workers rejoining the labour force pushed the unemployment rate higher to end the year. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, StatCan said,...
Jan 09, 2026
RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps
OTTAWA - A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of new and advanced aircraft are "absolutely" helping to shore up Royal Canadian Air Force pilot retention and morale, says t...
Jan 08, 2026
Woman, 90, is fourth Quebec senior to die after being found outside in past month
MONTREAL - Quebec's coroner is investigating the case of a 90-year-old woman who died after her body was found outside her retirement home on New Year's Day. Her death marks the fourth time in roughly...
Jan 07, 2026
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Sarah Mills: FIFA seems to be incapable of integrity
After FIFA lifted a red-card suspension for an American player at the World Cup, Sarah Mills says fans are left with que...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 7
Evan discusses the pipeline project being proposed by Alberta and Ontario, paperwork concerns taking up the time of Sask...