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Murray Wood concludes that if you do the math, you might not be saving much money by growing food yourself in your yard,...
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'The light at the end of the tunnel is very far away:' mayor of flooded Manitoba town
SWAN RIVER - Residents in a western Manitoba town are stuck waiting for waters to recede before they can begin cleaning up from a second historic flood in a month. Swan River Mayor Lance Jacobson said...
Jul 03, 2026
Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - The federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaini...
Jul 03, 2026
'You suuuuuck!': Smith gets cheers and jeers riding in Calgary Stampede parade
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede parade turned into a pseudo-referendum on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Friday, as she heard both cheers and jeers while riding shotgun on a wagon clip-clopping thro...
Jul 03, 2026
Philippines President Marcos says 'we share the same aspirations' as Canada
VANCOUVER - The leaders of Canada and the Philippines signed agreements Thursday on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, as the countries reinforced their shared priorities and hope for a tr...
Jul 02, 2026
More than 106K Albertans sign up for $100 affordability rebates as applications open
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says more than 106,000 residents applied for $100 relief cheques in just over 24 hours. The direct deposits are meant to help Albertans deal with the high cost of liv...
Jul 02, 2026
Quebec Premier Fréchette says she will run in Trois-Rivières in October election
TROIS-RIVIRES - Quebec Premier Christine Frchette has confirmed she is switching ridings and will run to represent her hometown of Trois-Rivires, Que., in the fall general election. Frchette told a ga...
Jul 02, 2026
Canada to host 2028 Francophonie summit in Ottawa region
OTTAWA - Canada will host the 2028 global summit of the Francophonie in the Ottawa area, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. "We have decided to bring the world to Canada to celebrate the ...
Jul 02, 2026
Calgary mayor says he wants to hold advocacy campaign opposing separation, but can't
CALGARY - The mayor of Alberta's largest city says he wants to hold an anti-separation advocacy campaign as the province nears a referendum on quitting the country but that provincial rules prevent th...
Jul 02, 2026
Alberta submits plans and announces partners for new pipeline to B.C. coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her government has a route - and builders - for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a deal wi...
Jul 02, 2026
Ambassador says Carney's Davos speech is being put into practice at UN
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision of middle powers working with less traditional partners outside the superpower club is already taking shape at the United Nations, says Canada's ambassador...
Jul 02, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: There is a lot to dislike about Argentina's soccer team
History has shown that Argentina has benefited from controversial refereeing decisions and favouritism at the World Cup....
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 14
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - U.S. politics is facing a moment of transition following the sudden death of Senato...