Sarah Mills: 'Associate member' is wrong wording in any Canada-EU pact
It appears Canada officially tying itself to Europe isn't part of what any future trade relationship looks like. Sarah M...
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
NEW YORK (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November's elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive...
Sep 25, 2026
Federal government posts $5.1-billion deficit for April-to-July period
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a deficit of $5.1 billion for the April-to-July period of its 2026-27 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor report, the Finance Department says the result c...
Sep 25, 2026
Quebec City man charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney
MONTREAL - RCMP say a Quebec City man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened Prime Minister Mark Carney. The 45-year-old suspect appeared in court on Thursday, where he was charged with utter...
Sep 25, 2026
Eastern Canada business leaders call for 'single economy' between Atlantic provinces
RIVERVIEW, N.B. - Atlantic Canada could become one of the country's most prosperous regions if it leverages its abundant talent and resources as a "single economy," a group of business leaders say. Th...
Sep 25, 2026
Ottawa takes next step in negotiations on possible GlobalEye radar plane purchase
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has taken another step forward in talks with the Swedish defence company Saab as it considers acquiring its advanced radar planes for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Otta...
Sep 25, 2026
Health spending helped push New Brunswick deficit to record $1.3B in last fiscal year
BATHURST - New Brunswick Finance Minister Ren Legacy says the government is trying to grow the economy and transform how it delivers services while dealing with record deficits. The provincial governm...
Sep 25, 2026
Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ends today, 673K requested
EDMONTON - Today is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for Alberta's referendum. Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be retu...
Sep 25, 2026 Alberta referendum mail-in ballot package seen in Edmonton on Wednesday Sept. 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Ex-RCMP intelligence official convicted in secrets case has been granted day parole
OTTAWA - A former RCMP intelligence official convicted of breaching Canada's secrets law has been granted day parole to help him prepare for his full return to society, including possible employment a...
Sep 25, 2026 Cameron Ortis, a senior intelligence official at the RCMP, leaves the courthouse in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Labour bill will test limits of Ottawa's power to quash strikes: experts
OTTAWA - Labour experts say the Liberal government's latest major legislative push will test the limits of Ottawa's power to intervene in collective bargaining when economic interests are at stake. Th...
Sep 25, 2026 Air Canada flight attendants on strike picket at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him Friday, as he responded to the Trump administration's attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirm...
Sep 25, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Winter, go away!
Not everyone is ready for the snowmobile, snowblower and temperatures falling below freezing. Some of us, Sarah Mills sa...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Oct. 29
8:30 - Saskatchewan's throne speech included plans to handle some impaired-driving offences through administrative penal...