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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AI chatbots use Canadian news, but Ottawa won't say if they should be paying for it
OTTAWA - The federal government is dodging questions about whether artificial intelligence companies should be paying Canadian news publishers for content their chatbots are openly using. Last year, t...
Jun 17, 2024
Sending Canadian vessel to Cuba alongside Russia's was carefully planned: Minister
OTTAWA - National Defence Minister Bill Blair's office is defending the decision to send a Canadian ship to Cuba where it docked alongside some of Russia's fleet, calling it a "carefully" planned move...
Jun 16, 2024
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana Republicans rejected Sen. Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor on Saturday, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be Braun's running mate. B...
Jun 15, 2024
Alberta First Nation seeks more control over historical resources on lands
An Alberta First Nation in the province's oilsands region is seeking more control over the traces left by ancestors on their traditional lands. "We'd like to manage our historical resources," said Sha...
Jun 15, 2024
'Reminder of the people:' Monument unveiled honouring victims of Manitoba crash
DAUPHIN, Man. - Mourners, dignitaries and first responders flocked to a western Manitoba park on Saturday afternoon for the unveiling of a monument commemorating the victims and survivors of a deadly ...
Jun 15, 2024
Trudeau still mum on whether Liberals among "witting" MPs who helped foreign states
SAVELLETRI DI FASANO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would not say Saturday whether Liberal MPs are among those accused in a recent spy watchdog report of helping foreign states. The refusal comes aft...
Jun 15, 2024
Trudeau to focus on return of stolen children at Ukraine peace talks
OBERKIRCH - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to shine a spotlight on the plight of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and call for their safe return while attending a summit dedicated to establi...
Jun 15, 2024
Singh won't break pact with Liberals despite concern PM isn't protecting democracy
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh is not willing to break ranks with the minority Liberal government, even after criticizing the prime minister for failing to protect Canada's democra...
Jun 14, 2024
Nova Scotia judge rejects constitutional arguments for Indigenous cannabis shops
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia judge has rejected arguments from four defendants claiming they have treaty and aboriginal rights to sell cannabis at dispensaries on Indigenous land north of Halifax. In a rul...
Jun 14, 2024
NDP says it's considering options about support for much-criticized Senate porn bill
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats won't say how they intend to vote on a bill that aims to keep minors from accessing sexually explicit material online, while the Conservatives say they're prepared to wo...
Jun 14, 2024
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...