Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage
WASHINGTON - The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, testing President Joe Bid...
Jan 30, 2021
Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats
WASHINGTON - The House's chief law enforcement officer is tightening security for travelling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in an era when threats against members were surging even before Don...
Jan 30, 2021
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing "cost of inaction" on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for "creative" ways to win public support fo...
Jan 30, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Jan. 30, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,968 new vaccinations administered for a total of 937,199 ...
Jan 30, 2021
Alberta gives inquiry into oil and gas critics another extension to complete report
CALGARY - The Alberta government has given an inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics another deadline extension to complete its report. The inquiry headed by Steve Allen was to have ...
Jan 29, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 21,968 new vaccinations administered for a total of 937,199 d...
Jan 29, 2021
Alberta to ease some COVID-19 restrictions on gyms, restaurants, school sports
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that some COVID-19 public health measures will be eased on indoor fitness centres, school sports, restaurants and bars due to lower hospitaliza...
Jan 29, 2021
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing "cost of inaction" on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for "creative" ways to win public support fo...
Jan 29, 2021
A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: - as of Jan. 31 and until April 30,...
Jan 29, 2021
No longer sustainable for social media giants to self-police on content: Facebook
OTTAWA - It's no longer sustainable for social media companies to self-police content and time for governments to step in, the head of public policy for Facebook Canada said Friday. That's why the soc...
Jan 29, 2021
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Sarah Mills: The season of the zipper merge has returned
It sometimes feels like leaders in our cities and towns don't plan for construction very well, but Sarah Mills says the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 20
On Monday's show, Evan hears concerns about the FSIN's transparency after its general assembly last week, discusses how ...