Sarah Mills: We came so close to the zipper merge
Three block of two lanes of traffic merging one by one, with everyone inching forward. It was the zipper merge in action...
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'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
RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report
OTTAWA - Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal ...
Mar 22, 2025
Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected - but would fast-track investments in carbon capture...
Mar 21, 2025
Randy Boissonnault announced he will not run in upcoming election
OTTAWA - Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault says he will not run again in the upcoming election. The Liberal party had confirmed Boissonnault as a candidate in Edmonton Centre, a riding he won...
Mar 21, 2025
Designs for Manitoba flood prevention project to be completed this spring: minister
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government expects new designs of a long-promised flood prevention project will be completed later this year after the province asked the federal government to pause environmen...
Mar 21, 2025
Manitoba government spending targets unrealistic, Opposition Tories say
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government's plan to balance the budget in two years will require tighter spending restraint - something the Opposition Progressive Conservatives say is unrealistic. The provin...
Mar 21, 2025
Judicial recounts slightly increase margins in two tight Ontario election races
TORONTO - Elections Ontario says the results have now been certified in two ridings that were subject to judicial recounts in last month's provincial election. On election night, the unofficial result...
Mar 21, 2025
OPINION
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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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 8
On Friday, Evan discusses guide dogs, artificial intelligence campaigns trying to amplify division amongst political mov...