Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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Code of conduct investigation launched into Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore
HALIFAX - Two Halifax residents say the city's mayor is being investigated for an alleged breach of the municipal code of conduct because of comments he made about the power structure at city hall. Th...
Sep 04, 2025
Another beluga and a seal have died at Marineland. The deaths caught Doug Ford's attention
Another beluga whale and a harbour seal have died at Marineland, and those deaths have caught the attention of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, The Canadian Press has learned. The beluga death marks the 20t...
Sep 04, 2025
Alberta government workers approve mediated deal, strike averted
EDMONTON - A new contract has been reached between some 23,000 civil servants and the Alberta government, averting a strike that could've happened as soon as next week. The Alberta Union of Provincial...
Sep 03, 2025
Manitoba premier says proposed supervised consumption site will be changed
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is changing the planned location of its first supervised consumption site after facing stiff opposition from area residents. The province, in partnership with the Ab...
Sep 03, 2025
Left and right are joining forces to ban lawmakers from trading stock
WASHINGTON (AP) - An unusual alliance emerged in the House on Wednesday as lawmakers who agree on little else rallied support for a bill that would prohibit members of Congress and their families from...
Sep 03, 2025
Left and right are joining forces to ban lawmakers from trading stock
WASHINGTON (AP) - An unusual alliance emerged in the House on Wednesday as lawmakers, who agree on little else, rallied support for a bill that would prohibit members of Congress and their families fr...
Sep 03, 2025
Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to reverse its cuts of more than $2.6 billion in research funding for Harvard University, delivering a significant...
Sep 03, 2025
'You can't go to 11': Expert sees 'escalating strategy' in B.C. public service strike
The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job action that began this week is wide, from scientists and social workers to liquor and cannabis distribution...
Sep 03, 2025
Head of BC Ferries supports Canadian shipbuilding, but it must be free of politics
VICTORIA - The head of BC Ferries welcomes plans to expand Canada's shipbuilding industry, but said future vessel procurements must be "free from political interference" after lessons learned from the...
Sep 03, 2025
Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun
MONTRAL - Quebec's former top public servant has denied being informed in September 2022 that the online platform for the auto insurance board was more than $200 million over budget. Yves Ouellet, for...
Sep 03, 2025
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Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
Evan finds out what to do if you find space junk on your farm, analyzes the outrage over Ticketmaster prices and the fut...