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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Norad leaders past, present call for new approach to North American defence
WASHINGTON - North America's continental early warning system is ill-equipped for the global perils of the 21st century, Norad's deputy director of operations warned Friday as he showcased a new, data...
Sep 11, 2020
Victims of ex-senator Don Meredith deserve better than ongoing delays: lawyer
OTTAWA - Seven years of deliberations over how to address harm caused by former senator Don Meredith must come to an end that includes the Senate proving it can protect employees, the lawyer for ...
Sep 11, 2020
Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel
WASHINGTON - Bahrain on Friday agreed to normalize relations with Israel, becoming the latest Arab nation to do so as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration...
Sep 11, 2020
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal charged with fraud and breach of trust by RCMP
OTTAWA - Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal was charged Friday with fraud and breach of trust over millions of dollars in loans the RCMP allege he used his political position to obtain and hid from the ethi...
Sep 11, 2020
Toronto to open centre for those with COVID-19 who can't self-isolate at home
Toronto will soon open a centre for those with COVID-19 who cannot self-isolate at home, a service the federal government said is open to other cities across the country. Health Minister Patty Ha...
Sep 11, 2020
Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access
OTTAWA - More than 100 Canadian health and policy experts say the federal government has succumbed to "vaccine nationalism" because it has pre-purchased tens of millions of vaccine doses from private ...
Sep 11, 2020
Energy sector looking for aid and regulation delays as throne speech looms
OTTAWA - Canada's fossil-fuel sector is looking to this month's throne speech for signs the federal government is not throwing in the towel on oil and gas. Meanwhile Canadian climate strikers are thre...
Sep 11, 2020
Justices reject bid by Kanye West to get on Ohio ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Rapper Kanye West will remain off Ohio's fall presidential ballot after a decision Thursday by the state's high court. In a unanimous ruling, the Ohio Supreme Court found that Republi...
Sep 11, 2020
PM agrees to virtual meeting devoted to federal health transfers to provinces
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to hold a virtual first ministers meeting on federal health care transfers to the provinces and territories. His agreement during a conference call wi...
Sep 11, 2020
New Brunswick party leaders begin their final push ahead of Monday's election
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's political leaders fanned out across the province Friday in the final push for support ahead of Monday's provincial election. Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine H...
Sep 11, 2020
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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
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...