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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Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire from politics
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has conducted a small shuffle of his ministers before holing up later in the day for a cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament. The shu...
Jan 12, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 39,116 new vaccinations administered for a total of 359,054 doses...
Jan 11, 2021
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet as Bains departs as innovation minister
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to conduct a small shuffle of his cabinet Tuesday, sparked by the departure of Navdeep Bains, the minister of innovation, science and industry. Rumou...
Jan 11, 2021
PM hosts cabinet retreat to plot path through pandemic, resumption of Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a virtual cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament later this month in the midst of the raging COVID-19 pandemic.The retreat w...
Jan 11, 2021
Bar association seeks Giuliani ban over 'combat' remarks
NEW YORK - Rudy Giuliani is facing possible expulsion from the New York State Bar Association over incendiary remarks he made to President Donald Trump's supporters last week before they violently sto...
Jan 11, 2021
Lehigh University trustees rescind Trump's honorary degree
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh University's board on Friday stripped President Donald Trump of an honorary degree it granted to him more than three decades ago. The executive committee of the private univers...
Jan 11, 2021
Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism," hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden's promise to...
Jan 11, 2021
Ex-Parti Quebecois member to plead not guilty to sexual assault charge
RIMOUSKI, Que. - Former Parti Quebecois member Harold LeBel intends to plead not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. LeBel's lawyer, Maxime Roy, made the comment today in court and added that his cl...
Jan 11, 2021
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
WASHINGTON - The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more ...
Jan 11, 2021
Researchers flag increase in COVID-19 cases in Canadian prisons, jails
OTTAWA - Rights advocates and researchers are sounding an alarm about COVID-19 cases in Canadian prisons and jails, saying the numbers in recent weeks have surpassed the total during the first nine mo...
Jan 11, 2021
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Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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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...