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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Canada has no plans to open embassies in Iran or Venezuela, Anand says
OTTAWA - Canada is not about to open any embassies in Iran or Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday. Anand said Canada relies on Italy to connect with Canadians in Iran but admit...
Jun 26, 2026
Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion reinstated after investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence has reinstated two leaders of a respected Edmonton battalion days after announcing they had been removed pending an investigation. A Defence Department sp...
Jun 26, 2026
Police misconduct information must be disclosed in criminal case, Supreme Court says
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says information about an Edmonton police detective's past misconduct must be disclosed in the criminal proceedings of a man he helped investigate. A 2015 finding ...
Jun 26, 2026
In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Senegal, Iraq fans to head to stadium for Toronto's last World Cup group match Toronto is hosting its last gro...
Jun 26, 2026
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa through a national design competition and fundraising campaign. The pri...
Jun 26, 2026
Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart as two countries explore nuclear deal
OTTAWA - Canada has formally expressed interest in partnering with Turkey on nuclear power, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday after meeting with her Turkish counterpart in Ottawa. Anand...
Jun 26, 2026
Ontario should focus more on creating child-care spaces than $10-a-day goal: expert
TORONTO - As Ontario awaits a promised infusion of money from the federal government for the national child-care program, one prominent expert is arguing that the province should focus more on new spa...
Jun 26, 2026
Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety, address transnational crime
OTTAWA - Canada has signed an agreement with Qatar that Ottawa says looks to address evolving security threats and strengthen public safety. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says strong inte...
Jun 25, 2026
Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite
BANFF - Skijor is no more in the Rocky Mountain resort of Banff. The Alberta town has cancelled the popular snow sport from its winter festival, after the community was overwhelmed in January with tra...
Jun 25, 2026
Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wand
Prime Minister Mark Carney is coming to next week's Calgary Stampede, and plans to reiterate that quitting Canada will not be the magic wand separatists think it is. Carney, taking questions from repo...
Jun 25, 2026
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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
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...