Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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PMOops: Trudeau's office releases account of him scolding O'Toole before he does it
OTTAWA - A spokesman for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his office accidentally sent out an account of a phone call with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole that hadn't happened yet. The premature ac...
Nov 27, 2020
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans
The federal government is laying plans for the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, inking contracts with seven potential manufacturers and saying six million doses could arrive in the c...
Nov 27, 2020
Sen. Murray Sinclair, former head of TRC, set to leave the upper chamber next January
OTTAWA - Sen. Murray Sinclair is planning to leave the upper chamber at the end of January. The Manitoba senator says he wants to spend more time writing a memoir and to focus on his work as a legal m...
Nov 27, 2020
News media lobby group asks MPs for rules to get compensation from Google, Facebook
OTTAWA - A lobby group for Canada's newspapers and magazines is asking MPs to enact new rules to help its members negotiate compensation from social-media giants that post content the traditional medi...
Nov 27, 2020
Ford slams anti-lockdown protesters outside his home as 'buffoons;' begs them to stop
TORONTO - An angry Premier Doug Ford lashed out on Friday at anti-lockdown protesters outside his home, accusing them of intimidating nearby residents and saying their actions wouldn't sway him. His n...
Nov 27, 2020
When COVID-19 vaccines could be available: What we know so far
OTTAWA - Vaccines are now a bright spot of hope on the COVID-19 pandemic horizon. But much about them, and their rollout in Canada, remains up in the air. Here's what we know so far: What are the lead...
Nov 27, 2020
Former Iraq, Afghanistan commander to lead COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
OTTAWA - Canadian Forces Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin knows his way around a modern-day war zone as well as any Canadian soldier. He commanded NATO's training mission in Iraq and led Canadian soldiers in Afg...
Nov 27, 2020
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante releases graphic novel detailing political journey
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante can now add "author" to her resume with the publication of a graphic novel in which she recounts her entry into politics and takes subtle digs at the sexism she's encount...
Nov 27, 2020
Ousted from Labrador Inuit government, ex-politician questions 'blood quantum' method
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A former member of Labrador's Inuit government is questioning the methods used to quantify whether he is sufficiently Indigenous after he was removed from his government roles last ...
Nov 27, 2020
Appeals court rejects Trump challenge of Pennsylvania race
PHILADELPHIA - President Donald Trump's legal team suffered yet another defeat in court Friday as a federal appeals court in Philadelphia roundly rejected the campaign's latest effort to challenge the...
Nov 27, 2020
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...