Murray Wood: Remember when?
Old photos remind us our downtowns used to be places people went to more often. Murray Wood says a lot has changed, incl...
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Alberta's Smith says she doesn't see 'an appetite' for provincial pension plan
EDMONTON - The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't moving ahead - at least for now. Premier Danielle Smith says she won't be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan t...
May 01, 2025
Share of Americans ranking Canada as top U.S. ally doubles, despite Trump's rhetoric
OTTAWA - Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated claim that Canada has been ripping off the United States, new polling suggests the percentage of Americans identifying Canada as their country's...
May 01, 2025
New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has written to the newly elected prime minister calling for urgent action to develop national trade and resource corridors to provide an alternative to c...
May 01, 2025
Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is seeking a court ruling on the constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity grid regulations. The regulations, finalized late last year, lay out a plan to decarbon...
May 01, 2025
Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?
TORONTO - Until U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along, many thought health care would be a key issue in the federal election. Instead, it came across as ...
May 01, 2025
Alberta Premier Smith punts suggestions she's stoking separatism talk
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is deflecting accusations that she's stoking the fires of separatism, despite her government moving to lower the bar for holding a referendum. Earlier this we...
May 01, 2025
Quebec raises doubts about electrification as it refuses to reinvest in Lion Electric
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it is rethinking the pace of its plan to electrify the transportation sector and will not pump any more public money into vehicle maker Lion Electric. Economy Min...
May 01, 2025
Ontario government to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs
TORONTO - Ontario is set to table its 2025-26 budget on May 15, with the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs likely to take centre stage. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced the ...
May 01, 2025
Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation
TORONTO - Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system, one of a slate of measures the government is planning as part of...
May 01, 2025
Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump
TORONTO - Canadian country singer Robert Adam recorded their new album in Nashville, but under the political tumult of U.S. President Donald Trump, the musician doesn't plan to travel stateside to pro...
May 01, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Turns out an empty house is a lonely one
Sarah Mills says having two kids away at camp was an opportunity to revel in peace and quiet. Instead, she says it is se...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 18
On Tuesday's show, guest host Brent Loucks gets an update on tariffs, fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries...