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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Jury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A jury found a former Milwaukee election official accused of obtaining fake absentee ballots guilty Wednesday of misconduct in office and fraud, rejecting her arguments that she w...
Mar 20, 2024
Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns
Toronto's mayor promised transparency Wednesday in the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as she announced new oversight and advisory groups to help prepare for the increasingly costly...
Mar 20, 2024
Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller
OTTAWA - A parliamentary motion on the Israel-Hamas war the House of Commons passed Monday could make it harder for people seeking asylum in Canada to get out of Gaza, Immigration Minister Marc Miller...
Mar 20, 2024
Poilievre threatens no confidence vote on carbon price, Guilbeault calls him a liar
OTTAWA - The minority Liberals are facing increasing political pressure on their signature climate policy, as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre triggers a no confidence vote in the House of Commons...
Mar 20, 2024
Biden skipped visiting a Black church on his recent Michigan trip, angering some community leaders
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) - President Joe Biden headed to Michigan last week to boost his support with Black voters and hedge against the growing opposition that the White House's staunch support for Israel...
Mar 20, 2024
Liberals to introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is poised to table legislation today that updates the federal Elections Act - part of its political pact with the NDP. Details have not been released, but the agreement...
Mar 20, 2024
Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
ATLANTA (AP) - The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attor...
Mar 20, 2024
Halifax spent more than $33,000 clearing out three homeless encampments
Halifax spent more than $33,000 this month dismantling and cleaning up three encampments that had previously been authorized by the municipality for homeless people - money advocates say would have be...
Mar 20, 2024
Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Southern Illinois congressman Mike Bost has won the Republican nomination for the state's 12th Congressional District despite a challenge from the right in former state Sen. D...
Mar 20, 2024
Uganda, Ghana LGBTQ+ activists urge Ottawa to step up action against homophobic laws
OTTAWA - Canada is missing a pivotal moment to fight a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights abroad, activists say, and they're urging the Liberal government to put more action behind its condemnation of homophob...
Mar 20, 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 - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...