Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Five things about Quebec's new language rules for businesses
MONTREAL - New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging. The changes are part of Quebec'...
Jun 01, 2025
Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary Sunday to discuss partnerships and to get their input for his plans to make Canada an energy superpower. Carney, in...
Jun 01, 2025
Highway 407 East now toll-free from Pickering to Clarington
TORONTO - The provincially owned portion of Ontario's Highway 407 is officially toll-free as of today. The move, announced as part of the Progressive Conservative government's budget last month, took ...
Jun 01, 2025
Carney names former UN ambassador Blanchard as chief of staff
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his permanent chief of staff on Sunday, appointing Marc-Andr Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, to one of the most powerful post...
Jun 01, 2025
NDP says government needs to be more transparent in trade talks with the U.S.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney should honour the Liberal government's past promises to the NDP and table information about any U.S. trade talks in the House of Commons, the party's interim leader...
Jun 01, 2025
'Crazy idea': Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns
TORONTO - A month after Ontario's government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures - but a chorus of small-town councillor...
Jun 01, 2025
Trans athlete wins 2 girls events at California track and field finals
CLOVIS, Calif. (AP) - A transgender athlete bested the competition Saturday at the California high school track and field championship to take home gold in the girls high jump and the triple jump at a...
May 31, 2025
Rallies held to stir up support for Canada Post workers across the country
HALIFAX - Canada Post employees gathered at rallies in 13 cities across the country on Saturday to highlight the ongoing labour dispute between their union and employer and stir up support for the wor...
May 31, 2025
Quebec to seek leave to appeal school board reform ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
MONTREAL - Quebec will ask the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal a ruling that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. A spo...
May 31, 2025
Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms
OTTAWA - Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will take his life eventually; before it does, he intends to die on...
May 31, 2025
OPINION
Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
8:30 - Canada's electricity system is on the verge of some major changes, with new federal investments aimed at strength...