Murray Wood: Trump's tantrum over job data shows he's a weak leader
Murray Wood says U.S. President Donald Trump only seems to care about data that makes him look good, as he demonstrated ...
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B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." E...
Mar 28, 2025
List of Ontario public employees making over $100,000 grows
TORONTO - The number of public sector employees in Ontario earning more than $100,000 a year has grown to more than 377,000, with the top spot again going to the CEO of Ontario Power Generation. The s...
Mar 28, 2025
Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle
WASHINGTON (AP) - Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes ...
Mar 28, 2025
Premier Moe heads to Europe for trade show, London Stock Exchange address
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is travelling to Europe to promote the province's agricultural, energy and manufacturing industries. Moe is to attend a trade show in Hanover, Germany, where he...
Mar 28, 2025
Deed tax increase won't hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor
HALIFAX - Demand for cottages and recreational properties in Nova Scotia should remain strong despite the doubling of the province's deed transfer tax, says an executive with a major real estate agenc...
Mar 28, 2025
Ottawa posts $26.8 billion deficit for April-to-January period
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.8 billion for the April-to-January period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $25.7 billion for the same...
Mar 28, 2025
Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer C...
Mar 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting meeting with Canada's premiers today
OTTAWA - For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney, in his role as prime minister, will mee...
Mar 28, 2025
Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?
VANCOUVER - In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material - and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders. The ri...
Mar 28, 2025
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order Thursday that targets funding to programs with "divisive narratives" and...
Mar 27, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, August 7
Guest host Tamara Cherry talks Trump's 35 per cent tariffs, drug price pressure from the U.S., doctors prescribing outdo...