Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fo...
Jan 30, 2025
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's amb...
Jan 30, 2025
Wendy Cocchia sworn in as B.C.'s 31st lieutenant-governor
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia's new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia's lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone. Coc...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta announces flat $15-per-day child-care fee to replace subsidy April 1
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is replacing its child-care subsidy program with a $15-a-day flat rate for children kindergarten age or younger. Jobs, Economy and Trade Minister Matt Jones says althou...
Jan 30, 2025
Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children's TV facing steep decline, report says
A report says Canadian scripted shows, children's programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five yea...
Jan 30, 2025
Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS
CALGARY - The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services. Seniors, Community and Socia...
Jan 30, 2025
Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction. Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-...
Jan 30, 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 Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since the official start of the province's snap election campaign. The vot...
Jan 30, 2025
Federal lawyer describes Abdelrazik's case against Canada as 'elaborate theory'
OTTAWA - A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik's detention in Sudan, saying the Montreal man's lawsuit against Canada is based on "an elaborate theory" crafted fro...
Jan 30, 2025
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.
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Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the orga...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 1
8:30 - Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some st...