Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Nova Scotia to spend $7.2 million on diabetes care, start funding glucose monitoring
HALIFAX - Nova Scotians with diabetes will soon have access to government funding for glucose monitoring and greater access to the province's insulin pump program. Premier Tim Houston announced Wednes...
Feb 28, 2024
The Biden campaign is launching a nationwide effort to win the women's vote, Jill Biden will lead it
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden 's campaign on Wednesday announced it is launching "Women for Biden-Harris," a new nationwide program to organize and mobilize female voters to give him and Vice ...
Feb 28, 2024
Can conservative Latin American populists motivate the Hispanic vote? Republicans are counting on it
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) - On a recent evening outside Washington, the president of Argentina had the eyes and ears of a conservative crowd that had gathered to listen to Donald Trump. In a raspy voice, Ja...
Feb 28, 2024
Credit rating agency says new funding for Ontario universities a 'stop gap'
TORONTO - Ontario's recent post-secondary funding announcement is only a "stop gap" that will still leave universities struggling, and which may end up hurting the student experience, a global credit ...
Feb 28, 2024
Slow procurement keeps pushing defence spending down the line, PBO report finds
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the Defence Department is planning unprecedented capital spending in the coming years, raising concerns about the effect of inflation. In a new report, Y...
Feb 28, 2024
Biden 'continues to be fit for duty,' his doctor says, after president undergoes annual physical
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - President Joe Biden "continues to be fit for duty," his doctor wrote Wednesday after conducting an annual physical that is being closely watched as the 81-year-old seeks reelectio...
Feb 28, 2024
How Hakeem Jeffries' Black Baptist upbringing and deep-rooted faith shapes his House leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood together at the annual National Prayer Breakfast - an opportunity, in the words of one introductory speaker...
Feb 28, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans in the nation's capital will gather in a hotel this weekend and cast their ballots for the GOP presidential candidate they would like to see occupy the White House. The c...
Feb 28, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's GOP caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) - When life cancels your primary, have a caucus. That's what Idaho Republicans will do this Saturday when they gather in meetings across the state to help pick their party's presidenti...
Feb 28, 2024
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidentia...
Feb 28, 2024
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...