Murray Wood: Carney not rising to Trump's threats around CUSMA
Murray Wood says U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be at the bluster-and-threaten stage of trade negotiations. He say...
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Canada, Turkey set to restart discussions on free-trade agreement
OTTAWA - Canada and Turkey have agreed to restart initial discussions on a free-trade agreement. Global Affairs Canada said in a news release the decision reflects both countries' ambition to unlock t...
Jun 10, 2026
Conservative MP Généreux in hospital after heart issue, Poilievre says
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Quebec MP Bernard Gnreux is in hospital after suffering a heart problem earlier today. Poilievre told MPs in the House of Commons an ambulance was ca...
Jun 10, 2026
Canada launches new preventive health advisory committee after disbanding task force
OTTAWA - The federal government has launched a new advisory committee on preventive health care more than a year after pausing the work of a task force that had come under fire for failing to keep up ...
Jun 10, 2026
Trump 'not looking to renew' CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is "not looking to renew" a critical continental trade pact, indicating the United States will blow past a July 1 deadline for renewal. ...
Jun 10, 2026
Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response
OTTAWA - Canada needs to create an office to co-ordinate responses to wildfire emergencies and fund a new national fleet of modern firefighting aircraft, says a new Senate report released Wednesday. T...
Jun 10, 2026
Carney chairs virtual meeting with the premiers as CUSMA talks loom on horizon
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney chaired a virtual meeting with the premiers Wednesday afternoon as his government prepared for major trade talks with the U.S. and Mexico. A statement from the Prim...
Jun 10, 2026
Tory MP says 4,000 letters sent urging Carney to amend Indian Act status rules
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP says more than 4,000 letters have been sent to the House of Commons committee on Indigenous issues demanding that the federal government immediately change the way First Nat...
Jun 10, 2026
N.S. says it's on schedule to move people with disabilities out of institutions
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government says it's on track to comply with a human rights ruling that requires the province to move people with disabilities out of institutions and into their own homes by...
Jun 10, 2026
Carney says 'no big drama' on Gordie Howe Bridge — but opening may take a bit longer
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday there is "no big drama" surrounding the status of the Gordie Howe International Bridge - but it may take longer to open than anticipated. "We are...
Jun 10, 2026
Trump-backed David Flippo wins Republican primary in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Retired Air Force Lt. Col. David Flippo has won the Republican primary in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District after securing President Donald Trump's endorsement in the closing weeks ...
Jun 10, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The World Cup has not opened with the beautiful game
Sarah Mills says the World Cup should be a showcase of the best of soccer and win over the skeptical north Americans, bu...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 12
8:30 - The Riders are getting ready for their home opener this weekend, complete with tailgating, new this year. Add in ...