Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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MPs question delay in Taiwan trade framework as diplomat says ball in cabinet's court
OTTAWA - Conservative and Bloc Qubcois MPs are calling on the Liberals to follow through on a trade co-operation framework with Taiwan after the territory's envoy to Canada said Ottawa halted the proc...
Apr 20, 2026
Poll suggests more Conservative voters now want to replace Poilievre as leader
OTTAWA - A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a growing number of Conservative voters want to replace Pierre Poilievre as the party's leader, even though he still has the backing of a maj...
Apr 20, 2026
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
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...