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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Cliffhanger Virginia race between Good and Trump-backed challenger is too close to call
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A tightly contested race in Virginia between one of America's most conservative congressmen and a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump is too close to call, The As...
Jun 24, 2024
Self-government comes for northwest B.C. First Nation in proposed treaty
TERRACE - A draft treaty decades in the making has been signed by a First Nation in British Columbia's northwest, moving the nation away from the "repressive and outdated Indian Act," its chief said. ...
Jun 24, 2024
B.C. government says boosted BC Family Benefit cheques will arrive in July
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Thousands of families in British Columbia can expect to see increased financial support in their bank accounts starting by mid-July. B.C. Premier David Eby says about 340,000 famili...
Jun 24, 2024
B.C. Ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Public Service Agency breached its own policy against hiring government appointees dozens of times over a 10-year period, a report from the provincial Ombudsperson says. ...
Jun 24, 2024
Accused at Coutts blockade surprised by murder-conspiracy charge
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A protester arrested at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., appeared surprised when police told him he was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. A video statement from ...
Jun 24, 2024 Olienick and co-accused Chris Carbert are charged with conspiring to kill Mounties at the blockade, which paralyzed traffic for two weeks at the busy Canada-U.S. border crossing. (The Canadian Press)
Canada could reach 63 million people, as over age 85 set to triple
OTTAWA - New projections by Statistics Canada suggest the nation's population could reach 63 million by 2073, with the number of people aged 85 or older set to triple. The agency says migration will b...
Jun 24, 2024 The agency says migration will be the key driver of population increase under all scenarios, while natural growth only plays a “marginal role” as the population ages and fertility rates remain low. (The Canadian Press)
No changes promised to outdated tobacco law despite unflattering internal review
OTTAWA - The federal law regulating tobacco and vaping products hasn't kept up with the rapidly changing menu of nicotine items on the market, prompting an anti-smoking group to lament the lack of leg...
Jun 24, 2024
Chiefs frustrated, not being consulted on AFN's child welfare work
OTTAWA - Three regional chiefs representing nearly half of First Nations say a national association is overstepping its mandate by making decisions that will directly affect children and families with...
Jun 24, 2024 Chiefs say the AFN’s legal counsel are attempting to exclude the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society from the process altogether. (The Canadian Press)
Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese EVs
OTTAWA - Canada accused China of undermining global trade rules and flooding the market with electric vehicles Monday as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland kick-started the process required to impose ...
Jun 24, 2024
Conservative takes lead from Liberals in Toronto byelection as slow results near end
TORONTO - An urban Toronto riding that has been a Liberal-safe seat for three decades appears to be on the verge of falling to the Tories in an upset win for Pierre Poilievre and his Conservatives. If...
Jun 24, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...