Murray Wood: All hail the placekicker! Except when he misses
Alex Hale was supposed to make us forget about Brett Lauther, but how can we? Murray Wood says Hale has struggled, while...
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Outgoing mayor of Halifax appointed new lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - Halifax Mayor Mike Savage has been appointed the new lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment Sunday, calling Savage a champion for social ...
Oct 13, 2024
Nationwide recall issued for seasoned chicken and mushroom pasta sauce
A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumer...
Oct 13, 2024
Familiar faces and angry voters: Will B.C. elect an Independent MLA?
Vicki Huntington says two things are critical to be elected as an Independent member of the legislature in British Columbia - trusted name recognition and an angry constituency. She would know. In 200...
Oct 13, 2024
A state divided: Wisconsin's political polarization fracturing families, friendships
WEST BEND - Mary Herrick has lived in Washington County, just outside of Milwaukee, for 50 years but during a recent lunch with a close friend there was an uncomfortable moment: Herrick said she was g...
Oct 13, 2024
New Brunswick election: Progressive Conservatives release platform to voters
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative Party released its entire platform to voters Saturday evening before election day on Oct. 21. The platform includes pre-announced commitments to ...
Oct 12, 2024
No place for violence in B.C. politics as police investigate bomb threat, says Eby
LANGLEY, B.C. - Violence should have no place in British Columbia politics, said New Democrat Leader David Eby as police investigated a bomb threat at a party campaign office on Vancouver Island. Eby ...
Oct 12, 2024
Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe releases platform, would spend $1.2B on promises
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has released his entire platform to voters before election day on Oct. 28. Moe says his promises would cost $1.2 billion over four years, with de...
Oct 12, 2024
Harris' doctor reports she's in 'excellent health.' Her campaign wants to draw a contrast with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris is in "excellent health" and "possesses the physical and mental resiliency" required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter released Saturday...
Oct 12, 2024
Saskatchewan Party platform shows $1.2B in promises; NDP slams costing for health
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe released his entire platform Saturday, pledging to spend $1.2 billion on his promises over four years if re-elected on Oct. 28. Moe told supporte...
Oct 12, 2024
Manitoba cabinet ministers' travel expenses now online, but not those of staff
WINNIPEG - Out-of-province travel expenses for Manitoba cabinet ministers are being posted online again after a hiatus of more than a year, but the disclosure still does not include spending by accomp...
Oct 12, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Oprah Winfrey is trying to rewrite history
Oprah has been asked to look back on her infamous interview with Prince Harry and Megan Markle. But rather than review h...
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8:30 - As Canada continues to deal with trade tensions and tariff threats from the United States, there has been growing...