Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he is dropping out of the Liberal party leadership race and backing former central banker Mark Carney. The MP for Sydney-Victoria made the announcem...
Jan 30, 2025 Battiste has strong ties to Saskatchewan.
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts. In a Thursday ...
Jan 30, 2025
B.C. fires Victoria School Board over ban on police in schools
VICTORIA - British Columbia's education minister has fired the entire Victoria School Board in a dispute over a safety plan where the board barred police from schools except in emergencies. Minister L...
Jan 30, 2025
Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said potential U.S. tariffs would put hundreds of jobs in her community at risk, as she became the latest mayor to join an alliance advocating for Canadian border communities...
Jan 30, 2025
Trump says 25 per cent tariffs coming for Canada on Saturday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide Thursday night whether to include oil in his tariff plan as he confirmed his intention to impose devastating duties on Canadian imports on ...
Jan 30, 2025
Armed Forces name former MP as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
WINNIPEG - The Canadian Armed Forces have named its first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. The military is set to host a ceremony tonight in Winnipeg for Warrant Officer Robert-Falcon Ouellette, who is al...
Jan 30, 2025 The Canadian Armed Forces have named its first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. The military is set to host a ceremony tonight in Winnipeg for Warrant Officer Robert-Falcon Ouellette, shown in a handout photo, who is also to be promoted to captain. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cpt. Miguel Moldez **MANDATORY CREDIT**
The Canadian Armed Forces have named its first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. The military is set to host a ceremony tonight in Winnipeg for Warrant Officer Robert-Falcon Ouellette, shown in a handout photo, who is also to be promoted to captain. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cpt. Miguel Moldez
Ottawa names a new chief adviser on combating human trafficking
OTTAWA - The federal government has appointed a long-time advocate for victims' rights to help lead Canada's efforts to tackle human trafficking. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasang...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta cabinet ministers to attend U.S. prayer breakfast in Washington
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is sending a delegation to the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, Health Minister Adriana LaGrang...
Jan 30, 2025
Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise
TORONTO - The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company plans to "remain disciplined" this year amid a competitive telecom market, but could face challenges from Canada's reduced ...
Jan 30, 2025
Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics
FREDERICTON - Jenica Atwin is leaving federal politics for the "time being" in part because of the online hate she receives, saying the level of toxicity she's had to face has been surprising. The Fre...
Jan 30, 2025
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...