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There's been a lot of talk about Canada possibly becoming an "associate member" of the European Union. Evan Br...
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Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation and the central bank also signaled that...
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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Comm...
Sep 16, 2026
Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of money - bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the firs...
Sep 16, 2026
Eby says NDP needs to be 'election ready' in B.C., but offers no date
B.C. Premier David Eby says he's told his legislators that they need to be "election ready," amid disruption posed by the trade war with the United States. The premier said both Elections BC and the N...
Sep 16, 2026
Premier Doug Ford backs Carney's plan for private investors at airports
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is fully on board with the prime minister's plan to see private investors take over operations at Canada's four largest airports, including Toronto Pearson, he said...
Sep 16, 2026
New ICE contracts for Montreal-based security firm involved with 'Alligator Alcatraz'
MONTREAL - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has contracted a Montreal-based security firm again, this time to assist its efforts in Texas. ICE awarded two new contracts to the American branch ...
Sep 16, 2026
Canada seeks full membership in U.K.-led military coalition
LIVERPOOL - Prime Minister Mark Carney met for the first time face-to-face with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday, bonding over common values, a love of sports and a shared loss of thei...
Sep 16, 2026
Poilievre urges Conservatives to speak for Canadians, put national interest first
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre kicked off his address to his caucus Thursday with a promise that the Official Opposition will unite behind the national interest and urged his MPs to be ...
Sep 16, 2026
Build data centres here or ‘rent’ from neighbours, AI minister says
MONTREAL - Digital sovereignty took centre stage at a major artificial intelligence conference Wednesday, with AI leaders saying homegrown build-outs and collaboration among trusted allies are the key...
Sep 16, 2026
Premier Ford stops short of full endorsement but says Chow has his support
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford may have stopped short of pinning an "Olivia Chow for Mayor" button on his suit lapel, but he made clear Wednesday he is backing her in the midst of her bid for re-...
Sep 16, 2026
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Sarah Mills: One prime minister stands out, and not for good reasons
Sarah Mills says Carney, Chrétien and Harper appearing at a summit highlighted the statesmanlike behaviour expect...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Sept. 17
8:30 - Bell is dramatically expanding its planned AI data centre south of Regina, with the project now potentially reach...