Murray Wood: A different kind of 'Mike' drop for Edmonton
Hurt Feelings Alert: Mike Babcock is taking over the bench of the underachieving Edmonton Oilers. Murray Wood says many ...
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Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China
OTTAWA - Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to bring passengers and cargo to and from China. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says there will be "an incremen...
Apr 20, 2026
Military hits 30-year recruitment high but still falls short on key trades
OTTAWA - The Canadian military just had a banner year for recruitment - but not enough for the defence minister to declare an end to what his predecessor called a personnel "death spiral." Military re...
Apr 20, 2026
Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike
OTTAWA - Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel. Prime Minister Mark...
Apr 20, 2026 A motorist fuels up a vehicle at a Shell gas station in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA - The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to boost advanced manufacturing in Canada. The new spending adds to $38 million allocated by industry, for project...
Apr 20, 2026
In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike Ottawa's temporary suspe...
Apr 20, 2026
Quebec and Ontario officials are remaining on alert over spring flooding
Communities along the Ottawa River were on high alert as water levels rose, amid spring floods at the start of a new week. In Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, officials said they were monitoring riv...
Apr 20, 2026
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon addresses United Nations forum on Indigenous rights
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon told the opening of the United Nations permanent forum on Indigenous issues Monday that Canada is making progress on improving the lives of Indigenous Peoples, even if th...
Apr 20, 2026
Canada Post reports record $1.57-billion loss in 2025
OTTAWA - Canada Post has released its annual report, detailing a $1.57-billion loss before tax for 2025. The Crown corporation said in a news release the record loss highlights the need to transform a...
Apr 20, 2026
Canada, Mercosur aiming to sign free trade deal this year: Brazilian official
OTTAWA - Eight years after Canada launched free trade negotiations with the Mercosur bloc of nations, a Brazilian official says an agreement is on track to be signed by the end of the year. Paula Barb...
Apr 20, 2026
Commercial real estate market at turning point as vacancies drop: report
Canada's commercial real estate sector could be at a turning point after the national vacancy rates for both office and industrial properties simultaneously declined for the first time since 2020, a n...
Apr 20, 2026
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Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive im...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, June 25
8:30 - After tabling the first volume of her 2026 report on Tuesday morning, Evan speaks with Saskatchewan's provincial ...