Murray Wood: Packed Mosaic Stadium was cherry on top of big Rider win
Murray Wood says Rider games should be packed; it's all part of being from Saskatchewan. He says Saturday's game proved ...
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COVID-19 pandemic an opportunity to reform Quebec's devastated long-term care homes
MONTREAL - The COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec was marked by images from long-term care homes: isolated seniors peering out from windows, bodies in zippered bags on stretchers exiting imposing brick build...
Jan 04, 2021
A list of politicians who travelled abroad despite pandemic-era advice to stay home
A number of politicians have admitted to leaving the country over the December holiday period, even as their constituents adhered to public health guidance meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 and hun...
Jan 03, 2021
Feds weigh cutting COVID-19 benefit for travellers as Canada surpasses 600,000 cases
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government mulled the possibility of barring Canadians who travelled abroad from receiving a sick leave benefit aimed at those who must quarantine due to COVID-19 on Sunda...
Jan 03, 2021
Fauci: Vaccinations are increasing in a 'glimmer of hope'
The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday. Dr...
Jan 03, 2021
Two French soldiers killed during mission in Mali
PARIS - The French presidency announced that two French soldiers were killed Saturday in Mali when an improvised explosive device hit their armoured vehicle, five days after three others died in simil...
Jan 03, 2021
'This is unfortunate': Inside Elections Canada after Trump's tweet on voting machines
OTTAWA - Elections Canada watched as social media posts from Canadians began wondering if the last federal election had been rigged by dubious voting machines. The tweets were linked to the U.S. elect...
Jan 03, 2021
Former residential school in Lower Post slated for demolition: premier
LOWER POST, B.C. - A building where locals pick up their mail, look for work and seek government help is a place of pain and fear for those who remember it as a residential school. Some of the 175 or ...
Jan 03, 2021
Congress opens new session as virus, Biden's win dominate
WASHINGTON - Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing number of Republicans work to overturn Joe Biden's victory over Pres...
Jan 03, 2021
Ontario reports record COVID-19 cases as more politicians cop to foreign travel
The COVID-19 fallout from the festive season continues to emerge, with several provinces reporting spikes in infections as more jet-setting politicians are taken to task for flouting public health war...
Jan 02, 2021
More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
WASHINGTON - A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week t...
Jan 02, 2021
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Sarah Mills: Grateful for volunteers who make summer camp a lasting memory
It is just two weeks to go before kids are back to school, and the memory of camp this summer has Sarah Mills feeling gr...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, August 18
Guest host Brent Loucks discusses Alberta's byelection, where Pierre Poilievre is vying for a seat, rising food costs sh...