Evan Bray: Diversifying trade doesn't mean abandoning U.S. relationship
Evan Bray says there's nothing wrong with Canada looking for new trade partnerships, but the idea of joining the Europea...
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Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the U.S. U.S. President ...
Aug 20, 2026 Canadian alcohol is seen at an LCBO store in Ottawa, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Alberta minister faces more fury at second town hall on AI data centres
REDWATER - Alberta's technology minister faced yet another firing line of fury at the government's second town hall hearing from residents over its plan for artificial intelligence data centres. Nate ...
Aug 20, 2026
Many premiers open to restocking U.S. booze but still have concerns about trade deal
OTTAWA - Several premiers seem open to returning American liquor to provincial shelves, but there is little enthusiasm about the idea as questions still linger on what a deal to avoid 50 per cent tari...
Aug 20, 2026
Poilievre invites Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - The former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, has accepted an invitation from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to visit Canad...
Aug 20, 2026
As deadline looms for Ontario municipal elections candidates, some seats uncontested
TORONTO - With the window to run in this year's Ontario municipal elections about to close, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to those vying to lead their communities, but also to ...
Aug 20, 2026
Premier Moe says he's optimistic about Canada-U.S. trade deal, positive steps made
PRINCE ALBERT - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to not impose 50 per cent tariffs on an array of Canadian goods is positive for his province. Moe says the...
Aug 19, 2026
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendl...
Aug 19, 2026
B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River watershed as fish spawn
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has issued a new temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed, where chinook salmon have returned to spawn. The Ministry of Water, Land and Reso...
Aug 19, 2026
The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeon...
Aug 19, 2026
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendl...
Aug 19, 2026
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Sarah Mills: The EU grass is not necessarily greener for Canada
Sarah Mills says any talk of an alliance between Canada and the EU should end. Trade partnerships are imperative for Can...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Sept. 15
8:30 - The federal government has made changes to Bill C-69, aimed at making it easier to move major energy projects thr...