Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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EU election: despite uncertainty, major division on trade unlikely, experts say
Experts say Canada's trade relationship with the European Union isn't necessarily in jeopardy, but there could be some knock-on effects after far-right parties made major election gains over the weeke...
Jun 10, 2024
Montreal admits sudden patio closing during busy Grand Prix night was unacceptable
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has launched an investigation and suspended an employee after fire prevention officers ordered a number of restaurants to shut their packed outdoor seating areas at din...
Jun 10, 2024
Right wing ascendance to EU mainstream could impact Canada trade, climate policy
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's taking an optimistic approach after Europeans made a lurch to the far-right in continental elections that could impact Canada's trade and climate polic...
Jun 10, 2024
Freeland challenges Tories to take stand on capital gains changes with House motion
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland laid down a tax gauntlet for her Conservative opponents Monday, with a stand-alone motion making promised changes to capital gains taxes which will force th...
Jun 10, 2024
Calgary energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells after ongoing care problems
CALGARY - A Calgary energy company has been ordered to abandon close to 1,000 wells, pipelines and other facilities over concerns about care and maintenance of the sites. But questions remain about wh...
Jun 10, 2024
Speak out about rising anti-LGBTQ+ hate, says Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's human rights watchdog says it is "deeply concerned" about increasing levels of hate toward the LGBTQ+ community in the province and across the country. In a news release today,...
Jun 10, 2024
Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work
OTTAWA - Two First Nations have launched a court application against the lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying the $510 million they're set to be pa...
Jun 10, 2024
Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat
EDMONTON - Shannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta's Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance. "The coarsening of poli...
Jun 10, 2024
Foreign meddling inquiry must investigate allegations against MPs: opposition parties
OTTAWA - Federal opposition parties say a public inquiry into foreign interference must address findings that some MPs "wittingly" participated in meddling. The House of Commons is set to vote on a Bl...
Jun 10, 2024
Oilers fever reaches Parliament Hill as MPs put aside team colours for NHL playoffs
OTTAWA - They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever. Support for the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final has swept across the country, includ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...