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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South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term
NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma left his home late Wednesday night to turn himself in to authorities to serve a 15-month prison term, his foundation has confirme...
Jul 07, 2021
Trudeau vague on TRC's call for Crown to issue 'Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation'
OTTAWA - The naming of Canada's first Indigenous governor general could give the federal government a timely opportunity to tackle a key recommendation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission invol...
Jul 07, 2021
'Haiti has been hell lately': Quebec Haitian diaspora reacts to president's killing
MONTREAL - Quebecers of Haitian descent reacted with shock and worry on Wednesday to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Nicholson Poulard, a Montreal-based information technology wo...
Jul 07, 2021
Indiana police officer fatally shot outside federal building
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - A western Indiana police officer was fatally shot Wednesday outside a federal office building, authorities said. Sgt. Ryan Adamson of the Terre Haute Police Department confirm...
Jul 07, 2021
Liberals set August date for one-time $500 payment to seniors aged 75 and older
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has set a date for its one-time payment to older seniors this summer. Seniors Minister Deb Schulte says Canadians who are 75 as of next July will receive $500 during th...
Jul 07, 2021
Ottawa plans to teach non-racialized Canadians about systemic racism in new campaign
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to launch a national ad campaign aimed at making more white Canadians knowledgeable about systemic racism. Launching a public education and awareness campaign is ...
Jul 07, 2021
Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The largest party in Malaysia's ruling alliance said Thursday that it will withdraw support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin immediately and urged him to make way for ...
Jul 07, 2021
Half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms after 12 weeks, says new PHAC review
OTTAWA - A new review by the Public Health Agency of Canada says more than half of COVID-19 patients might suffer from post-COVID syndrome for more than three months after testing positive. The review...
Jul 07, 2021
Nova Scotia premier responds to new questions about drunk-driving charge in 2005
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier deflected several questions Wednesday regarding drunk-driving charges he faced in 2005, saying he was sorry for bad decisions he made as a young man when alcohol was a ...
Jul 07, 2021
Canada will support Haitians through 'difficult months' after Moïse assassination: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Mose on Wednesday, saying Canada would stand by the country and its people in tough times ahead. "It is ...
Jul 07, 2021
OPINION
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...