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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National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down
WASHINGTON - All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. There were no cars or scooters and seemingly no tourists Wednesd...
Jan 13, 2021
EXPLAINER: Barring Trump from holding office again
WASHINGTON - Now that President Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives a second time, keeping him from holding office again could be Congress' next step. Every House Democrat ...
Jan 13, 2021
Enduring 2nd impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone
WASHINGTON - His place in the history books rewritten, President Donald Trump endured his second impeachment largely alone and silent. For more than four years, Trump has dominated the national discou...
Jan 13, 2021
A day of historic impeachment, a Capitol as armed encampment
WASHINGTON - The scene in the U.S. Capitol seemed jarringly disconnected. Inside the House chamber, the nation's lawmakers spoke with solemnity about democracy, the rule of law and the words of Abraha...
Jan 13, 2021
Capitol investigators try to sort real tips from noise
WASHINGTON - Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The challenge is now figuring out what's real and what's just...
Jan 13, 2021
EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote
WASHINGTON - Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate. Senate rules sa...
Jan 13, 2021
McConnell open to convicting Trump in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointedly did not rule out that he might eventually vote to convict the now twice-impeached President Donald Trump, but he also blocked a quick Sena...
Jan 13, 2021
Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's historic second impeachment could go to trial as soon as Inauguration Day, with U.S. senators serving not only as jurors but as shaken personal witnesses and vict...
Jan 13, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 30,716 new vaccinations administered for a total of 419,209 dos...
Jan 13, 2021
S. Korean court upholds prison term for ex-president Park
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year prison term for former President Park Geun-hye over bribery and other crimes as it ended a historic corruption case...
Jan 13, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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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...