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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Quebec premier says pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill 'has to be dismantled'
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault on Thursday called for the end to the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the lower field of McGill University's downtown campus in Montreal, saying he expe...
May 02, 2024
What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's ban on abortions after roughly six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant, returned to court Thursday with Planned Parenthood and the state arguing over...
May 02, 2024
Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts
EDMONTON - A corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage plan is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks, analysts suggest. Capital Power's de...
May 02, 2024
Nova Scotia to keep requirement for motor vehicle safety inspections following review
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's public works minister says that after a review by her department, the province will be keeping its current motor vehicle inspection requirement in place. Kim Masland says her d...
May 02, 2024
Alabama lawmakers approve legislation to ensure President Biden is on the November ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama officials on Thursday approved legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state's November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ...
May 02, 2024
Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities
EDMONTON - The Alberta government, in the face of mounting criticism, says it will make changes to a bill that gives Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet unfettered power to overturn local bylaws an...
May 02, 2024
Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment
OTTAWA - Environmental groups say the Liberal government is giving up its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through proposed amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act. "We are conce...
May 02, 2024
Alberta, Saskatchewan sign agreement to share, swap information on nuclear energy
REGINA - Saskatchewan and Alberta have agreed to share and swap information about nuclear power generation. The governments of the two provinces have signed a memorandum of understanding. The two side...
May 02, 2024
Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal
OTTAWA - Canada's latest greenhouse-gas emissions report shows the country making progress toward meeting its next target in 2030 - but there is still a very long way to go. The 2022 report published ...
May 02, 2024
With foreign meddling inquiry to release first report Friday, what do we know so far?
OTTAWA - On Friday, Canadians may get long-awaited answers about the integrity of the country's last two elections, which was thrown into question last year as reports of attempted foreign interferenc...
May 02, 2024
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...