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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How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Republican-led states are rushing to give broader immigration enforcement powers to local police and impose criminal penalties for those living in the country illegally as the iss...
Apr 24, 2024
Don't leave us out of UN plastic treaty talks, says Aamjiwnaang First Nation
OTTAWA - A First Nation in southern Ontario has a simple message for the delegates who are gathered in Ottawa this week to negotiate a treaty to curb plastic waste around the world: don't leave us out...
Apr 24, 2024
First Quantum preparing for post-election talks in Panama
TORONTO - First Quantum is preparing for post-election negotiations in Panama in the hopes a solution can be reached for its currently shuttered Cobre Panama mine, said chief executive Tristan Pascall...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences
TORONTO - Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors, the province's health minister said Wednesday. Th...
Apr 24, 2024
As treaty talks continue, new forecast predicts clouds with a 100% chance of plastic
OTTAWA - Mother Nature delivered a typical spring day Wednesday in Ottawa, with a morning of light drizzle fading into afternoon sunshine, near-freezing temperatures - and thousands of grams of plasti...
Apr 24, 2024
Liberals pounce on Poilievre's visit to carbon tax protest, support from Alex Jones
OTTAWA - As the Liberals try to reverse their political fortunes with the latest federal budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ratcheted up attacks against his Conservative opponent on Wednesday, tyin...
Apr 24, 2024
Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - When Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign, she refused to endorse Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination - and apparent...
Apr 24, 2024
Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand
TORONTO - Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a "nuanced" approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its tech worker ranks. Anand says she does not w...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario to permanently raise speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more sections of highways
HAMILTON - Ontario is permanently raising the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said several sections of Highways 401, 403, 406, 416...
Apr 24, 2024
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
The nation's school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The final rule also trim...
Apr 24, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...