Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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Fact File: Canada a top contributor to Ukraine aid, but per capita claims exaggerated
After Prime Minister Mark Carney's surprise visit to Ukraine this past weekend, criticism of the nearly $22 billion in assistance Canada has pledged to the country so far spread on social media, along...
Aug 28, 2025
Fact File: No evidence behind rumours FIFA moving World Cup games from U.S. to Canada
In July and August, online rumours suggested organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup planned to relocate games from the United States to Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. ...
Aug 28, 2025
Alberta, citing oil prices and U.S. trade woes, says budget deficit rising to $6.5B
CALGARY - The bad news for Alberta's oil-reliant budget is set to get worse. Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year's projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1....
Aug 28, 2025
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada
OTTAWA - Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there's no question they can meet Canada's tight delivery deadline for getting its first ne...
Aug 28, 2025
AFN chief says next week's gathering will set stage for major projects talks
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage - and the tone - for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects. National Chief ...
Aug 28, 2025
Quebec government to table legislation to ban prayer in public places
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province. The announcement makes good on an idea first mentioned l...
Aug 28, 2025
Quebec demanding budget cuts as junior colleges face record enrolment
MONTRAL - The federation representing Quebec's junior colleges is calling on the provincial government to walk back budget cuts as the school year opens with record enrolment. Nearly 194,000 students ...
Aug 28, 2025
Auto board scandal: Quebec says police will have easier time obtaining documents
QUBEC - Quebec's auto insurance board is going to make it easier for police to obtain documents in their investigation into hundreds of millions of dollars in cost overruns at the state-owned corporat...
Aug 28, 2025
Canada, India name new high commissioners as both countries restore relations
OTTAWA - Canada and India named seasoned diplomats as their new high commissioners Thursday, as both gradually soothe diplomatic tensions over transnational repression and Sikh separatism 10 months af...
Aug 28, 2025
Uncertainty reigns in Kanesatake nearly one month after cancelled election
MONTREAL - Tensions are flaring in the Mohawk community of Kanesatake nearly one month after an election was abruptly called off, leaving disagreement and uncertainty over who is in charge and how to ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Sarah Mills: A lifetime smoking ban in the UK may be a step too far
Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 23
Evan talks on Thursday's show about the RM of Sherwood's AI data centre now approved to be built, Saskatoon mayor Cynthi...