Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
As society becomes more and more divided, Murray Wood says a lot of his friends are just trying to stay neutral, as ther...
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Manitoba premier hints at possible carbon tax deal with federal government
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister hinted at a potential breakthrough with the federal government on a carbon tax Tuesday, and did not rule out introducing a tax in the upcoming provincial bu...
Feb 25, 2020
Sen. Lynn Beyak apologizes for racist letters, says she'll obey ethics report
OTTAWA - Sen. Lynn Beyak sought to stave off suspension from the upper chamber Tuesday, pledging to do more to make amends for the harm she caused by posting offensive letters online. "I wou...
Feb 25, 2020
A cash cap is the only way to stop money laundering in B.C., inquiry hears
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a gaming expert says limiting the amount of cash flowing through casinos is the only way to stop money laundering at the facilities in British Co...
Feb 25, 2020
Liberal MPs defer call for immediate blockade debate at committee
OTTAWA - Liberal MPs temporarily thwarted an attempt by a Bloc Quebecois MP to immediately debate the "Indigenous crisis" involving rail and road blockades across the country at a Commons committ...
Feb 25, 2020
Little-used part of Constitution led to different carbon tax rulings: experts
EDMONTON - Different rulings from courts on the federal government's carbon tax are a result of judges working through a section of the Constitution that is seldom used, say legal experts. T...
Feb 25, 2020
World isn't ready for coronavirus outbreak, says Canadian WHO expert
OTTAWA - The world is not ready for the global spread of the novel coronavirus, according to the renowned Canadian epidemiologist who led a team of experts to China to study the virus on behalf of the...
Feb 25, 2020
Canadians in Iran ask for consular services in wake of coronavirus outbreak
OTTAWA - Canadians in Iran say they have no way to leave the country now that it is dealing with an outbreak of the novel coronavirus and they are asking Ottawa to help them come home - or at least pr...
Feb 25, 2020
Stakes, tempers high as Democrat rivals square off in key South Carolina debate
CHARLESTON, S.C. - High political stakes and a ticking electoral clock triggered short tempers and strong words Tuesday as the Democrats vying to defeat Donald Trump clawed away at each other on ...
Feb 25, 2020
Democrats band together to knock Sanders during debate clash
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Democrats unleashed a roaring assault against Bernie Sanders and seized on Mike Bloomberg's past with women in the workplace during a contentious debate Tuesday night that tested th...
Feb 25, 2020
The latest on protests across Canada in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs
Here is the latest news on protests across Canada over a natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia (All times Eastern): 9:50 p.m. Toronto police are responding to a protest in the city's...
Feb 25, 2020
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Sarah Mills: We must see the good in the world, even when it's hard to find
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Sept. 11
Evan chats with political columnist Biran Lilley and lawyer Warren Kinsella after the shocking death of Charlie Kirk. He...