Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Trump will nominate acting CDC director Susan Monarez for the position, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will nominate Dr. Susan Monarez, the acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to the job, a White House official confirmed Monda...
Mar 24, 2025
Canadian governments rely on Starlink for critical services. Some are reconsidering
ST. JOHN'S - More than half of Canada's provincial and territorial governments buy critical internet and emergency communications services from Starlink - a satellite constellation owned by billionair...
Mar 24, 2025
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South A...
Mar 24, 2025
Toronto supervised consumption site challenging Ontario law that will close 10 sites
TORONTO - Dozens of supporters packed a Toronto courtroom - and two overflow rooms - on Monday as a supervised consumption site challenged the legality of a new provincial law that will soon shut down...
Mar 24, 2025
Federal government commit $56M to new Yukon convention centre
WHITEHORSE - The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse. The announcement secures the fund...
Mar 23, 2025
Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28
OTTAWA - Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand ...
Mar 23, 2025
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Tra...
Mar 23, 2025
The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report
TORONTO - When Canada's big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launc...
Mar 23, 2025
Canada updates travel advisory for U.S. with need to register long stays
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for those heading south of the border, noting the U.S. requires that visitors register if staying more than 30 days. The updated advisory says t...
Mar 22, 2025 A Canada Border Services customs booth is seen at the Highway 55 Port of Entry in Stanstead, Que., Thursday, March 13, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi)
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state
EDMONTON - Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life ha...
Mar 22, 2025 Dave Bjorkman from Edmonton started the Party of the Canadian Constitutionalists. He also created a Facebook group called "Canada the 51st State." (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO)
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Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the orga...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 1
8:30 - Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some st...