Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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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)
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressive...
Mar 22, 2025
Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program on eve of expected election
The federal government announced expanded access to its dental care program on Saturday, a day before a federal election is expected to be called. The government says all Canadians who have household ...
Mar 22, 2025
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean
OTTAWA - When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party con...
Mar 22, 2025
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Speeding tickets three months after the fact are no deterrent
Sarah Mills says photo radar tickets that come from Calgary months after the offence is not going to teach anyone a less...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, May 5
8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...