Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin
WASHINGTON - The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the "apparent winner" of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition fro...
Nov 23, 2020
Biden transition gets govt OK after Trump out of options
WASHINGTON - The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the "apparent winner" of the Nov. 3 election on Monday, formally starting the transition of power after President Donald Tru...
Nov 23, 2020
AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policie...
Nov 23, 2020
Bill to mandate sexual-assault law training for judges passes House of Commons
OTTAWA - A long-awaited bill that would require judges to commit to take training in sexual assault law has passed unanimously in the House of Commons.The proposed legislation originated as a private ...
Nov 23, 2020
In Halifax, housing advocates fear shortages of shelter adding to the 'new poor'
HALIFAX - Community legal worker Mark Culligan refers to cases of Nova Scotians facing pandemic-era evictions in a hot housing market as "the new poor." "We're seeing a growth of a new form of homeles...
Nov 23, 2020
Quebec city set to kill white-tailed deer relents, will move to relocate them instead
MONTREAL - A Quebec municipality that had planned to cull about 15 white-tailed deer in the coming days relented late Monday amid pressure on officials to relocate the animals. Longueuil Mayor Sylvie ...
Nov 23, 2020
GM flips to California's side in pollution fight with Trump
DETROIT - General Motors says it will no longer support the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California's right to set its own clean-air standards. CEO Mary Barra said in an letter Monday ...
Nov 23, 2020
RCMP boss responds to watchdog report about alleged spying on anti-oil protesters
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki has responded to a long-delayed watchdog report on alleged surveillance of anti-oil protesters after a civil liberties group went to court to force her hand. Th...
Nov 23, 2020
Canadian Armed Forces to formally apologize to victims for sexual misconduct
OTTAWA - The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces is preparing to formally apologize to victims of sexual misconduct as the military seeks to turn the page on its record of failing to prevent inappr...
Nov 23, 2020
Exclusion of mental health as grounds for assisted death is likely temporary: Lametti
OTTAWA - The federal government's bill to expand eligibility for medical assistance in dying appears to be in for a rough ride in the Senate. Justice Minister David Lametti was grilled about Bill C-7 ...
Nov 23, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...