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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Ottawa hopes Canadian labour will support building agenda, Hajdu says
OTTAWA - The federal government wants to use "as much Canadian labour as possible" to achieve its infrastructure and homebuilding ambitions, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Monday. Hajdu announced that...
Oct 27, 2025
Bank of Canada expected to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data
OTTAWA - Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubbornness on the inflation front to deliver a second consecutive interest rate cut this week. BMO chi...
Oct 27, 2025 A cyclist rides past the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Food costs are spiralling. These Canadians are turning to food banks for help
TORONTO - Sticker shock hit hard when single mom Kristina Kennedy saw the sausages she usually buys were $1.50 more than expected. As the sole caregiver to four children, the 40-year-old says price hi...
Oct 27, 2025 Leisa Muthra, who uses food banks, is seen in Toronto in an undated handout photo. Both Food Banks Canada and Daily Bread released reports Monday morning that reveal a deepening reliance on food banks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Leisa Muthra
Alberta government passes bill to use notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's caucus worked into the wee hours of Tuesday morning to curtail debate and speedily pass a bill using the Charter's notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking t...
Oct 27, 2025
B.C. public service union announces tentative deal to end strike after 8 weeks
BURNABY - The B.C. General Employees' Union says it will recommend that its members vote to accept a tentative deal reached with the provincial government to bring an end to strike action, while a uni...
Oct 26, 2025
Alberta premier responds to threat of broader labour action in call-in radio show
EDMONTON - Alberta's premier said Saturday she hopes the legislation her government tables in two days to force striking teachers back to work isn't followed by broader labour action. Danielle Smith's...
Oct 25, 2025
Quebec tables special bill to impose new compensation scheme on doctors
QUBEC - Quebec's government has tabled special legislation to impose a new compensation scheme for doctors and put an end to their pressure tactics. The new bill says doctors who take "concerted actio...
Oct 24, 2025
No talks planned as clock ticks down to Monday deadline in Alberta teachers strike
EDMONTON - With time running out before Alberta's striking teachers get legislated back to work, the province and the union say they're ready to negotiate but want the other side to make the first mov...
Oct 24, 2025
Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of Canada Post told a parliamentary committee Thursday the recent changes to the Crown corporation's mandate are not aimed at reducing any service to rural and ...
Oct 23, 2025
Montreal transit agency seeks mediation with bus, metro drivers to avoid more strikes
MONTREAL - Montreal's public transit agency has asked the provincial government to appoint a mediator to help settle a labour dispute with bus and metro drivers, who are set to join maintenance worker...
Oct 23, 2025
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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...