Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with vete...
Feb 11, 2024
Will Biden and Trump face one another in presidential debates? There's no commitment yet
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump to debate. Trump is challenging Joe Biden to debate. And Biden is laughing Trump off, at least publicly. But there are real questions about wh...
Feb 11, 2024
Feel the need for speed? Late president's 75-mph speedboat is up for auction
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) - It seems former President George H.W. Bush felt the need for speed in the waters off Maine, where he kept a nearly 1,000 horsepower speedboat. And for the right price, some...
Feb 11, 2024
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign is now on TikTok, even though he has expressed national security concerns over the platform and banned it on federal devices. Biden isn't expected...
Feb 11, 2024
Jordan's King Abdullah II to visit Canada on Wednesday, Trudeau's office says
OTTAWA - The King of Jordan will visit Canada later this week and meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Prime Minister's Office issued a news release Sunday saying King Abdullah II will be in O...
Feb 11, 2024
Former MP Raj Grewal sues for damages following acquittal last year
OTTAWA - Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal is seeking millions of dollars in damages from the RCMP and the Ontario attorney general after being acquitted of using his political office for personal gain. In...
Feb 11, 2024
Alberta NDP leadership candidate says federal carbon levy is 'dead'
CALGARY - Alberta's former deputy premier entered the province's NDP leadership Sunday with criticism of the federal carbon levy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Sarah Hoffman, who was deputy premie...
Feb 11, 2024
Halifax's icy and snowy sidewalks pose major safety risk to those with disabilities
HALIFAX - Carolyn Naylor usually enjoys strolling the streets of downtown Halifax with her guide dog Earl by her side. But the routes they typically travel remain buried under mounds of snow, slush an...
Feb 11, 2024
Dispute among Alberta physicians now in second year, draws new counter-allegations
EDMONTON - An Alberta Health Services investigation into a long-running dispute involving six physicians and conflict of interest allegations has been animated by new counter-accusations and legal war...
Feb 11, 2024
After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios
MONTREAL - Over the past 32 years, painter Frances Foster has seen the view from her studio window shift from old railway yards and rundown factories to trendy businesses, new residents and high-end c...
Feb 11, 2024
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8:30 - Canada's industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it's sparking a lot of debate about what that means for ...