Sarah Mills: It's a dream come true - I get to see England in the World Cup
After months of waiting and wading through FIFA's Kafkaesque ticket-buying process, Sarah Mills finally has tickets to s...
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'Vicious compliance': Alberta premier questions Edmonton schools' banned books
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Edmonton's public school board has gone over the top in complying with new rules banning books with sexual content, adding her government "will hold thei...
Aug 29, 2025
Federal government posts $3.3 billion deficit from April to June
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a $3.3 billion deficit in the first three months of its fiscal year. The result for the April-to-June period compared with a $2.9 billion deficit for the same st...
Aug 29, 2025
After Air Canada strike, Ottawa may need to change its intervention strategy: Experts
Flight attendants' defiance in the face of federal intervention meant to halt a recent strike at Air Canada could set a new precedent for work stoppages, some labour movement-watchers say. The workers...
Aug 29, 2025 Air Canada flight attendants on strike picket at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Air Canada flight attendants' defiance in the face of federal intervention meant to halt their recent strike could set a new precedent for future work stoppages, some Canadian labour movement-watchers say. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
B.C. backs expansion at Mount Polley mine that could extend operations until 2033
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has granted consent for a proposed expansion at the Mount Polley copper and gold mine that could extend its operations for another two years until 2033. The ...
Aug 28, 2025
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
OPINION
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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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
On Friday's show, Evan looks at the stormy forecast for Saskatchewan heading into the weekend, the potential delays to s...