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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Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts
CALGARY - A federal regulator has lifted a stop-work order on tree cutting and grass mowing along the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project route. Trans Mountain has now submitted a satisfactory p...
Jun 22, 2021
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada, with provinces poised to pounce on the forthcoming federal law. The Senate has approved Bill C...
Jun 22, 2021
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada, with provinces poised to pounce on the forthcoming federal law. The Senate has approved Bill C...
Jun 22, 2021
Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she'll soon have advice to help fully vaccinated Canadians figure out what they can safely do, but it won't be a blanket list of dos and don't...
Jun 22, 2021
Commons committee calls for optional surcharge to subsidize internet for low-income
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government consider adding a little extra to internet and wireless bills so those who can afford it can help those having a hard time covering...
Jun 22, 2021
Iran says state-linked sites seized by US, reasons unclear
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Tuesday that several state-linked news websites have been seized by the U.S. government under unclear circumstances. While there was no immediate acknowled...
Jun 22, 2021
'Toxicity' and 'obstructionism': Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional
OTTAWA - The Liberals have accused Parliament of becoming toxic to their minority agenda while the Opposition Conservatives say Canada's institutions are broken under the Trudeau government - finger-p...
Jun 22, 2021
Former labour leader, Liberal candidate among three new Senate appointments
OTTAWA - Three new senators have been named to the upper chamber on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including a high-profile labour leader and a political trailblazer who is also a former...
Jun 22, 2021
Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks
Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks. "We feel that our mine plan that we are going t...
Jun 22, 2021
Advisory body was 'very keen' to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell
OTTAWA - The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments said the body was "very keen" to find an Indigenous candidate to fill the latest vacancy. But Kim Campbell suggested at...
Jun 22, 2021
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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 - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...