Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...
Mar 09, 2021
Jimmy Carter says he's sad, angry over Georgia voting bills
ATLANTA - Former President Jimmy Carter declared his opposition Tuesday to a slate of restrictive voting proposals moving through his native Georgia's General Assembly, saying he is "disheartened, sad...
Mar 09, 2021
US officials: report on oil and gas sale ban due by summer
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will deliver an interim report on its suspension of oil and gas sales from federal lands and waters by summer, but officials declined to...
Mar 09, 2021
Nunavut community of Arviat to loosen COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
IQALUIT - Nunavut health officials say some COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Arviat on Wednesday, more than 110 days after the community went into lock down. The territory's chief public health...
Mar 09, 2021
Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B
EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says taxpayers won't be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL oil pipeline. "Our total exposure is just under...
Mar 09, 2021
Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he's not eager for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace. Accusations from Prince Harry...
Mar 09, 2021
Pentagon approves extending Guard deployment at Capitol
WASHINGTON - Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has formally approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months as possible threats of violence remain, th...
Mar 09, 2021
Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The viral vector vaccine developed by J&J's subsidiary, Jan...
Mar 09, 2021
Quebec to table budget March 25, increases net debt by $12B after accounting change
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says he will table his third budget on March 25. Girard told reporters today the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year will also include an accounting change sought by...
Mar 09, 2021
Bloc leader says he would back fast-tracking bill on medical assistance in dying
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government has given notice that it will impose closure to ensure a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying comes to a final vote in the House of Commons before a cou...
Mar 09, 2021
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...