Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
WASHINGTON (AP) - In what he called the "most consequential day of deregulation in American history," the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll ba...
Mar 12, 2025
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill betwe...
Mar 12, 2025
U.S. gender backlash hitting UN agencies, Canadian ambassador Bob Rae says
UNITED NATIONS - Canada is mobilizing to advance gender equity and feminism in global forums as the Trump administration attempts to roll back diversity programming at the United Nations. "We're in a ...
Mar 12, 2025
B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement
VICTORIA - British Columbia's NDP government and the provincial Green Party caucus have signed an agreement that consolidates the New Democrats' hold on the provincial legislature where they have a on...
Mar 12, 2025
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care
VICTORIA - British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for p...
Mar 12, 2025
Saskatchewan planning to support steelworkers in response to U.S. tariffs: Moe
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is working on a plan that would help keep steelworkers employed in response to U.S. tariffs. Moe didn't offer details on the plan We...
Mar 12, 2025
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Trump administration moved to drop a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the largest provider of housing for migrant children over allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of u...
Mar 12, 2025
Trump called Canada a 'tariff abuser.' Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?
U.S. President Donald Trump this week continued to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a social media post that his northern neighbour is a "tariff abuser" that charges high rates ...
Mar 12, 2025
N.B. Pride group invites LGBTQ+ Americans dealing with the 'scary' reality of Trump
When Saint John, N.B., holds its annual Pride celebration in August, it's expecting a new group of participants - Americans seeking a safe haven from the "scary" reality of living under President Dona...
Mar 12, 2025
Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth "stolen" by other cou...
Mar 12, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
On Thursday's show, Evan discussed the new downtown arena developments, gets the latest on the Iran/U.S. conflict and Sh...