Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Ontario to begin reopening economy next week, Trudeau seeks to allay vaccine angst
The prime minister on Friday sought to quell angst over delays in vaccine delivery while British Columbia extended restrictions on gatherings to stem the spread of new, more transmissible variants of ...
Feb 05, 2021
Manitoba man who rammed Rideau Hall gates pleads guilty to eight charges
OTTAWA - A man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall and heading toward Justin Trudeau's home while heavily armed pleaded guilty to eight charges in court Friday. Corey Hurren, a 46-year-ol...
Feb 05, 2021
Trudeau defends accepting COVAX vaccines, says Canada still supports poor countries
OTTAWA - Canada is committed to helping poor countries obtain COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday as he rebutted criticism over Canada's decision to draw from an international...
Feb 05, 2021
Mother waits weeks for feds to sort out problems with COVID-19 benefits system
OTTAWA - Jennifer Vaughan's daily routine with her school-aged children has been the same for weeks as they shuffle from screen, to fresh air, to meals and back again - all from home. Ever since schoo...
Feb 05, 2021
Women, youth bear the brunt of January job losses, unemployment rate hits 9.4%
OTTAWA - Canada's labour market saw months of gains wiped out in a matter of weeks as widespread lockdowns and school closures erased 212,800 jobs in January, hitting mothers and youth particularly ha...
Feb 05, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 19,079 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,019,941 dose...
Feb 05, 2021
Federal prison chaplains reach first contract agreement, union says
OTTAWA - The union representing federal prison chaplains says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with their employer that includes wage increases and improved benefits. The United Steelwork...
Feb 05, 2021
B.C.'s top doctor extends COVID-19 limits for 'hard push' before vaccinations
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's top doctor has extended COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings in order to slow down the spread of the virus amid concerns about new variants, including a third one from Ca...
Feb 05, 2021
NDP makes pre-emptive strike with election pledge on long-term care
OTTAWA - The NDP is calling for the elimination of for-profit long-term care by 2030 in a multibillion-dollar plan presented as a potential election promise. New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh said an ...
Feb 05, 2021
Pariah with benefits: US aiding Saudi defence despite chill
As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden laid out a tougher line on Saudi Arabia than any U.S. president in decades. He said he would make the kingdom "pay the price" for human rights abuses and "make t...
Feb 04, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...