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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'Stable' reputation makes Canada attractive to investors, Joly says
OTTAWA - Ottawa's industrial strategy will leverage Canada's reputation for stability to attract more foreign investment, Industry Minister Mlanie Joly said Thursday in a speech at the Canadian Club T...
Oct 09, 2025
Nova Scotia mass shooting: New report rates responses from RCMP and governments
HALIFAX - The RCMP and governments have plenty of work to do before they complete changes recommended by an inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia that claimed the lives of 22 people, an i...
Oct 09, 2025
China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology
HONG KONG (AP) - China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies on Thursday, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products ...
Oct 09, 2025
Senate debates bill to add warning labels to alcohol packaging
OTTAWA - Sen. Patrick Brazeau is trying a second time to pass legislation that would add cancer warning labels to alcohol packaging. The Senate is studying Bill S-202, a revival of legislation Brazeau...
Oct 09, 2025
B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals
Two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers escalated their weeks-long job action on Thursday to include about 26,000 staff across more than 20 ministries and pro...
Oct 09, 2025
Ontario moving ahead with Toronto compromise on bike lanes despite appeal
TORONTO - The Ontario government plans to restore lanes of vehicle traffic but keep bike lanes on a short stretch of Bloor Street West in Toronto, at a cost of $750,000. Transportation Minister Prabme...
Oct 09, 2025
Quebec government tables draft constitution to protect values, boost autonomy
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has tabled a draft constitution that would enshrine the right to abortion and assisted dying while boosting the province's autonomy within Canada. Premier Franois Lega...
Oct 09, 2025
Influencers - not news outlets or politicians - 'dominated' election online: report
OTTAWA - Influencers had the "loudest voices" online in this spring's federal election, overtaking news outlets and politicians, says a new report. The report from the Canadian Digital Media Research ...
Oct 09, 2025 The report says it found "an information environment shaped by influencers, digital manipulation and disruption, political polarization, and weakened platform governance and accountability." (bernardbodo/Depositphotos.com)
Gaza peace plan agreed to, Canada calls for immediate and unimpeded aid
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan that would pause fighting in Gaza. On the social media platform X, the pr...
Oct 09, 2025 Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, as they gather at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Striking Alberta teachers, province to resume bargaining talks Tuesday
EDMONTON - The union representing 51,000 striking Alberta teachers is set to resume negotiations with the provincial government's bargaining team after the long weekend. The meeting would be the first...
Oct 09, 2025
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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...