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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Trade committee returns to Ottawa to talk about the pain of Trump tariffs
OTTAWA - The House of Commons trade committee will be back at work later today with a special meeting that has one major aim - demonstrating the broad economic pain of the Trump administration's crush...
Jun 26, 2018
Finance ministers to press Morneau about opting out of controversial tax change
OTTAWA - Finance ministers from at least two provinces are planning to question their federal counterpart Bill Morneau about whether they can opt out of Ottawa's plan to implement a controversial tax ...
Jun 26, 2018
Doug Ford supports Premier Moe in fight against carbon tax
Another Canadian leader is showing his disdain for the federal carbon tax. Ontario's premier-designate Doug Ford ran on a platform which fought against the cap-and-trade system in that province, befor...
Jun 25, 2018
Marathon voting session stalls pot bill, cancels Friday sitting of Commons
OTTAWA - All work in the House of Commons has been put off until next week thanks to an all-night voting session that carried over into this morning. The Conservatives forced the marathon of votes as ...
Jun 15, 2018
Ontario could see a seismic political shift in today’s provincial election
TORONTO - Ontario goes to the polls today in an election that could see a seismic political shift if Doug Ford's Tories beat out the NDP, their closest rival, and win a majority government, as the lat...
Jun 07, 2018
U.S. imposing steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico, ahead of G7
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is making good on its threat to slap Canada with hefty steel and aluminum tariffs, setting the stage for a possible trade war and leaving Prime Minister Justin Tr...
May 31, 2018
STC 1 year on, few private companies filling bus service
It has been exactly one year since the doors were shut on the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC). The Saskatchewan Party government announced the closure of the 70-year old provincial bus compa...
May 31, 2018
New law to come out of domestic violence report
Saskatchewan will be introducing Clare's Law to allow people to go to the police to find out if a current partner has a history of domestic violence. This is one of the recommendations contained in a ...
May 24, 2018
Premier Moe to face B.C.’s Horgan at western premiers meeting
Premier Scott Moe won't mince words about pipelines when he gets time with his B.C. counterpart John Horgan. The two are attending the premiers meeting in Yellowknife. Notably absent is Albert Premier...
May 23, 2018
Alberta passes bill that could cut oil to B.C. in Trans Mountain pipeline fight
EDMONTON - Alberta has passed landmark legislation giving it sweeping power to intervene in oil and gas exports that could result in punitive price spikes in British Columbia in the dispute over the T...
May 17, 2018
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
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...