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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Low-carbon bucks: Conservatives pitch consumer carbon pricing through savings account
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pitching a loyalty-card style of carbon pricing where consumers would see what they pay on fuel stored into an account that can be used for green purchases...
Apr 15, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, April 15, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 15, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 298,192 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,896,462...
Apr 15, 2021
Liberal motion to impose closure on UNDRIP bill passes, limiting time for debate
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have used an unpopular tool to limit time for debate in the House of Commons on a bill that would harmonize Canada's laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Right...
Apr 15, 2021
Canada negotiating contracts to secure COVID-19 booster shots for next year: Anand
OTTAWA - Canada's procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if they're needed next year. "We are actively planni...
Apr 15, 2021
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory's largest community. Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson says the person is isolating and do...
Apr 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 298,192 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,89...
Apr 14, 2021
Months after hack, US poised to announce sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is preparing to announce sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference, a...
Apr 14, 2021
Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons.William Amos, who has represented the Quebec riding of Pontiac since 2015, appeared on the screens of his fel...
Apr 14, 2021
Work on new Calgary Flames arena paused due to budgetary issues
CALGARY - Work on a new arena for the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames has been put on hold due to budgetary issues. The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation says it made a presentation to city c...
Apr 14, 2021
Premier Francois Legault softens rules for outdoor mask use following criticism
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault softened some rules surrounding outdoor mask wearing on Wednesday after criticism from the public and members of the political opposition. On Tuesday, Legaul...
Apr 14, 2021
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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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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...