Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters
LAVAL, Que. - Union members at CN and CPKC railways have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies if negotiated settlements can't be reached, raising the threat of supply chain disruptions acros...
Jun 29, 2024
WestJet cancels more than 400 flights following surprise mechanics union strike
A surprise strike by unionized airline mechanics at WestJet has left thousands of the airline's passengers wondering whether they will get to their destinations after the airline cancelled more than 4...
Jun 29, 2024
Manitoba's independent commissioner rules on pay raises for politicians
WINNIPEG - Manitoba provincial politicians will be getting raises in the coming years, along with more money for expenses such as office rent and meals. A report from the province's independent commis...
Jun 28, 2024
Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz: A look at the newest Order of Canada appointments
OTTAWA - The Governor General's office has announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. A look: Companions: -Monique Forget Leroux, C.C., O.Q., Outremont, Que., a promotion within the Order f...
Jun 27, 2024
Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs
OTTAWA - Lawyers are trying to get in touch with hundreds of thousands of people who are owed money through a class-action lawsuit against Veterans Affairs. The suit was launched after the Veterans Om...
Jun 26, 2024
More than 50 workers to be laid off from Ontario Science Centre, union says
TORONTO - Layoffs have begun at the Ontario Science Centre. Ontario Public Service Employees Union says more than 50 food service workers will be laid off over the next few days. The union says the wo...
Jun 25, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters face off at new Montreal encampment
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters faced off on Tuesday afternoon at a downtown Montreal square, where a new encampment tied to the war in the Gaza Strip was set up over the ...
Jun 25, 2024
Ontario public school teachers are protected from unreasonable searches: top court
OTTAWA - Ontario public school board teachers have a Charter-protected right against unreasonable search and seizure in the workplace, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. The top court's decision c...
Jun 21, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear dispute about Nova Scotia teacher contract
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into a dispute between Nova Scotia and its teachers union that stretches back several years. The province's Supreme Court ruled two years ago that a...
Jun 20, 2024
Rachel Notley leaving behind an Alberta NDP that's still ready to run
EDMONTON - Cheryl Oates learned that she needed to lace up a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. "When I think about her turning me into a runner, despite the ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...