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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Search resumes for N.L. man missing in B.C. after help sought from prime minister
The father of a Newfoundland and Labrador man missing in British Columbia says a discovered piece of fabric has spurred officials to resume the search. Jordan Naterer, 25, was reported missing on Than...
Oct 22, 2020
Navy investigating unexplained breakdown on brand-new Arctic patrol vessel
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is investigating an unexplained breakdown on its brand-new, $400-million Arctic patrol ship. The problem first emerged last week as HMCS Harry DeWolf's crew were train...
Oct 22, 2020
Elections watchdog announces charges against former leader of defunct Bridge party
OTTAWA - The former leader of the defunct Bridge Party of Canada and another individual are facing charges under both the Canada Elections Act and the Criminal Code, says Canada's elections commission...
Oct 22, 2020
Quebec pork plant outbreak grows as Alberta looks to boost ailing travel industry
A COVID-19 outbreak at a Quebec pork-processing plant grew Thursday as Manitoba expanded its restrictions and Alberta announced a testing pilot at two international border crossings that it hopes will...
Oct 22, 2020
Poland's top court rules out abortions due to fetal defects
WARSAW, Poland - Poland's top court ruled Thursday that a law allowing abortion of fetuses with congenital defects is unconstitutional, shutting a major loophole in the predominantly Catholic country'...
Oct 22, 2020
A QuickSketch profile of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson
A sketch of Andrew Wilkinson, leader of British Columbia's Liberal party: Family: Married to Barbara Grantham. They have three grown children in their 20s. Education: Holds degrees from ...
Oct 22, 2020
After Ohio's OMG debate, chastened Trump follows rules, mostly, in rematch with Biden
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Donald Trump appeared to do something Thursday he rarely does: follow someone else's advice. The U.S. president showed a measure of restraint in the final presidential debate, shru...
Oct 22, 2020
No confidence showdown over sweeping Tory motion on government handling of pandemic
OTTAWA - The Liberals will not turn a Conservative motion into a test of confidence in their minority government - despite arguing the motion is so broad and its demand for documents so massive that i...
Oct 21, 2020
RCMP officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras in Nunavut later this year
OTTAWA - The RCMP says Mounties serving in Iqaluit are to be equipped with body-worn cameras later this year as part of a pilot project that aims to help strengthen accountability and public trust of ...
Oct 21, 2020
B.C. NDP takes snap election risk during pandemic in quest for majority government
VICTORIA - British Columbia's New Democrats took a risk calling a snap election during a global pandemic to pursue a majority government, creating a major campaign issue for the party's opponents.&nbs...
Oct 21, 2020
OPINION
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...