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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New Illinois congresswoman: 'Hitler was right on one thing'
CHICAGO - Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol. Miller, elected...
Jan 06, 2021
Wilkinson, First Nations concerned by sale of energy leases in Alaska wildlife refuge
Federal politicians and northern First Nations expressed concern over Wednesday's sale of energy leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Canada continues to strongly oppose development in...
Jan 06, 2021
Alberta premier working in politically toxic 'Sky Palace' due to legislature renos
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office has confirmed he is working out of a penthouse known infamously as the "Sky Palace" because of exterior renovations at the legislature. Christine Myatt...
Jan 06, 2021
'Shock treatment': Quebec to impose 8 p.m. provincewide curfew until Feb. 8
MONTREAL - Quebecers need to be jolted into recognizing the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Francois Legault said Wednesday, before announcing a provincewide 8 p.m. curfew for the next f...
Jan 06, 2021
After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an "orderly transition" on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day, after Congress ...
Jan 06, 2021
Biden urges restoring decency after 'assault' on democracy
WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of "simple decency" as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certifying ...
Jan 06, 2021
Victoria mayor says council member's Africa trip during pandemic 'irresponsible'
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps delivered a rebuke to a city council member who travelled to Somalia while many stayed home during the holiday season to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Helps said Wednesday ...
Jan 06, 2021
Pence defies Trump, affirms Biden's win
WASHINGTON - Vice-President Mike Pence defied President Donald Trump early Thursday morning as he affirmed President-elect Joe Biden's November victory, putting an end to Trump's futile efforts to sub...
Jan 06, 2021
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
ATLANTA - Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats - and with them, the U.S. Senate majority - as final votes were counted Wednesday, serving President Donald Trump a stunning defeat in his turbulent f...
Jan 06, 2021
Justice Department, federal court system hit by Russian hack
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department and the federal court system disclosed on Wednesday that they were among the dozens of U.S. government agencies and private businesses compromised by a massive, mon...
Jan 06, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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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...