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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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 21, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday March 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 141,064 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,862,333...
Mar 21, 2021
N. Korean diplomats leaving Malaysia after ties are severed
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - North Korean diplomats vacated their embassy in Malaysia and were expelled Sunday, after the two nations cut diplomatic relations in a spat over the extradition of a North Kor...
Mar 20, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on March 20, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday March 20, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 141,064 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,862,...
Mar 20, 2021
Republic of Congo candidate hospitalized with COVID-19
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo - The leading opposition presidential candidate in Republic of Congo was receiving oxygen at a private hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19, a family member ...
Mar 20, 2021
Advocates urge Quebec government action after spate of conjugal violence cases
MONTREAL - Groups that help victims of domestic violence expressed concern Saturday about a recent spate of femicides in Quebec that they say could be a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates...
Mar 20, 2021
Public health pandemic 'alert' system didn't operate as intended for COVID-19: report
An interim review of why Ottawa's early pandemic warning system failed to issue a formal alert on COVID-19 has described a lack of detailed knowledge of the system by senior managers. The audit dated ...
Mar 20, 2021
Tory grassroots vote against putting line saying "climate change is real" into policy
OTTAWA - Efforts to enshrine the reality of climate change in official Conservative party policy failed this weekend, marking a blow to Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's efforts to position his party...
Mar 20, 2021
In French woods, rivals take aim at senator's WWI research
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal - and academic backlash....
Mar 20, 2021
US, China wrap up testy 1st face-to-face talks under Biden
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Top U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up two days of contentious talks in Alaska on Friday after trading sharp and unusually public barbs over vastly different views of each other...
Mar 20, 2021
Attacked spas had been targeted by prostitution stings
ATLANTA - Two Atlanta area massage businesses where a gunman waged a deadly assault this week had been repeatedly targeted in police prostitution investigations over the years, raising questions about...
Mar 20, 2021
OPINION
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...