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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Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special Counsel Robert Hur on Thursday released his long-awaited report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, and it's not great news for the president on multip...
Feb 08, 2024
US wildlife service considering endangered status for tiny snail near Nevada lithium mine
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Federal wildlife officials have agreed to conduct a full, year-long review to determine whether a tiny snail found only in high-desert springs near a huge lithium mine being built al...
Feb 08, 2024
In possible test of federal labor law, Georgia could make it harder for some workers to join unions
ATLANTA (AP) - As Georgia shovels out billions in economic incentives to electric vehicle manufacturers and other companies, the state's ruling Republicans are moving to make it harder for workers at ...
Feb 08, 2024
Push to change national bar association's position on assisted dying expansion fails
OTTAWA - The Canadian Bar Association has voted to maintain its support for allowing people to seek a medically assisted death solely on the grounds of a mental disorder. The asociation's members met ...
Feb 08, 2024
Attorneys for West Virginia governor's family want to block planned land auction to repay loans
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Attorneys for the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice are seeking to block a Virginia bank from plans to auction off land at the governor's posh resort to recover more th...
Feb 08, 2024
Special counsel alleged Biden couldn't recall personal milestones. His response: 'My memory is fine'
WASHINGTON (AP) - The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden's age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special counsel's report investigating his possession of classifie...
Feb 08, 2024
Puberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts
VANCOUVER - Puberty blockers have been in the spotlight since Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans last week to ban the medications for children 15 and younger, unless they have already star...
Feb 08, 2024
Wisconsin Republicans urge state Supreme Court to reject redistricting report's findings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republicans urged the state Supreme Court on Thursday to ignore a report from redistricting consultants that determined GOP-proposed legislative maps were unconstitution...
Feb 08, 2024
Minneapolis passes Gaza cease-fire resolution despite mayor's veto
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minneapolis City Council overrode a mayoral veto on Thursday and approved a resolution that calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and for an end to U.S. military funding to Israel. The...
Feb 08, 2024
Grieving parents said they were told to pay $200 to meet Quebec minister
QUEBEC - The Coalition Avenir Qubec is again being forced to defend its fundraising methods, after the parents of a woman killed in a 2017 car crash said the party offered access to the provincial tra...
Feb 08, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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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...