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Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy
VANCOUVER - Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation between Ottawa and Western provinces, but dividing the country ...
May 06, 2025
B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The BC Emer...
May 06, 2025
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules
REGINA - Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation to amend referendum and plebiscite rules in an effort to hold Premier Scott Moe's feet to the fire around talks of separatio...
May 06, 2025
Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security
OTTAWA - The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Here's a sample of what politicians and other prominent figures are sayin...
May 06, 2025
Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling that his government's upcoming budget may not be balanced, as the province needs to support people in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff...
May 06, 2025
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws
TORONTO - Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more...
May 06, 2025
Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official
HALIFAX - A provincial official acknowledged Tuesday that some Nova Scotia landlords are abusing fixed-term leases, but the government is not looking to change tenancy law because there could be "unin...
May 06, 2025
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada. Smith announced this week that she doesn...
May 06, 2025
Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongo...
May 06, 2025
Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital
QUBEC - The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition. The Coalition Avenir Qubec ...
May 06, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 19
Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...