Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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B.C. allows Mount Polley tailings dam to go higher, a decade after massive spill
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is allowing the height of the Mount Polley tailings dam to be raised an extra four metres, a decade after a similar storage site burst in one of the province...
Mar 27, 2025
'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill
Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping powers to respond to threats from foreign governments amid Canada's tariff fight is "a step in the wrong direction for democratic ...
Mar 27, 2025
Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House margin
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was pulling Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for his Cabinet pick...
Mar 27, 2025
Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization - but neither side would disclose...
Mar 27, 2025
Saskatchewan's plan to pause industrial carbon levy reveals fiscal hole: NDP
REGINA - A move by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to pause the industrial carbon levy appears to have blown a hole in the province's finances. Saskatchewan is forecasting a surplus of $12 million this...
Mar 27, 2025
Premier Susan Holt says U.S. auto tariffs will affect New Brunswick businesses
FREDERICTON - Ontario is the home of Canada's automobile industry, but a new tariff on auto imports announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would have a spillover effect for businesses in New Brunswi...
Mar 27, 2025
Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7
CALGARY - The Alberta government has implemented temporary measures to allow military reservists to deploy as part of June's G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis Country. Canada will host leaders from the...
Mar 27, 2025
Federal leaders change up election plans as U.S. promises automotive tariffs
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has jolted the federal election campaign again, forcing some leaders to change up their travel plans. Liberal Leader Mark Carney pivoted from the campa...
Mar 27, 2025
B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation
British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach out...
Mar 26, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, dressed in red and white and quoting Winston Churchill, stood in the legislature Wednesday to denounce those who accuse her of "treason" by cosying up to U.S...
Mar 26, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought dea...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, May 7
Evan speaks with Shaun Semple after Regina City Council approved the Brandt/REAL District purchase deal on Wednesday, th...