Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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Advocates urge Canada to suspend refugee pact with U.S. over fears of persecution
OTTAWA - Several civil society groups are calling on Ottawa to suspend a refugee pact with the United States over concerns for the safety of transgender and gender-diverse people. The Canadian Civil L...
Feb 21, 2025
Heiltsuk Nation written constitution passes with 67 per cent of votes
VANCOUVER - The Heiltsuk Nation has approved the adoption of a written constitution for the First Nation on British Columbia's central coast. Elected Chief Marilyn Slett said she felt "pride and happi...
Feb 21, 2025
Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns
CHARLOTTETOWN - Rob Lantz was sworn in on Friday as the 34th premier of Prince Edward Island, taking over from Dennis King, who resigned earlier in the day after leading the province since 2019. Lantz...
Feb 21, 2025
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump respect the ruling?
If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods as he's repeatedly threatened to do, experts say Canada has a strong case to challenge it under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agree...
Feb 21, 2025
Ex-coroner says B.C.'s drug policy overhaul looks like 'impulsive political decision'
British Columbia's former chief coroner says she's disappointed by the province's overhaul of its program that provides prescription alternatives to toxic street drugs, a shift she says "feels like a ...
Feb 21, 2025
Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 21
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are on Friday, Feb. 21: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Washington, D.C.: Ford will be in the U.S. capital for another round of m...
Feb 21, 2025
Ontario NDP, Liberals release election platforms, promise billions in new spending
TORONTO - Ontario's NDP and Liberals are both pledging tens of billions of dollars in new spending to pay for their campaign promises, but are taking different approaches to the other side of the ledg...
Feb 21, 2025
'Control-mania': Nova Scotia premier accused of executive overreach with new bill
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has taken a giant step backward in accountability and transparency with the introduction this week of a contentious omnibus bill, political observers and access to...
Feb 21, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith's blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor
EDMONTON - The former head of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith's latest finger pointing at the province's front-line health agency has created a "draconian" chill among work...
Feb 20, 2025
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progre...
Feb 20, 2025
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Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
Evan finds out what to do if you find space junk on your farm, analyzes the outrage over Ticketmaster prices and the fut...