Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith's openness to notwithstanding clause
EDMONTON - A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he's disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter's notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes ...
Dec 16, 2024
Manitoba projects $1.3B deficit in mid-year fiscal update
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is expecting to post a deficit of more than $1 billion for the fiscal year, with overspending in health care driving the projected shortfall. Numbers from the provin...
Dec 16, 2024
In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out
Having a finance minister openly condemn the prime minister's policies on her way out is a fresh level of acrimony in Canadian political history, longtime observers of the country's politics say. Chry...
Dec 16, 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in Ottawa, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Ottawa increases French language funding for Alberta government services
CALGARY - The Canadian government is boosting the amount of funding it provides Alberta to ensure government services are offered in French as well as English. Federal Official Languages Minister Gine...
Dec 16, 2024
Al Raine, only mayor of Sun Peaks, B.C., dead at the age of 83
SUN PEAKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Al Raine, the only mayor of Sun Peaks Resort Municipality and husband of champion skier Nancy Greene Raine, has died at the age of 83. Raine issued a statement on Saturda...
Dec 16, 2024
Canadian business leaders say Freeland's resignation adds uncertainty to trade talks
Some business leaders worry the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from the federal cabinet leaves Canada without a "quarterback" at a critical moment for the country's economy and trad...
Dec 16, 2024
Fall Economic Statement lockup starts at 1:45 p.m. ET, officials say
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from cabinet, the day she is set to present the fall economic statement. Officials confirm the Fall Economic Statement lockup, which was set to begin at...
Dec 16, 2024 In a resignation letter, Chrystia Freeland says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered her another role in cabinet Friday, but that the only “honest and viable path” is to leave cabinet. (The Canadian Press)
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former FBI informant pleaded guilty on Monday to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that became central to the Republican impeachm...
Dec 16, 2024
Trump weighs in on NY mayor, vaccines and drones in freewheeling press conference at Mar-a-Lago
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - In a freewheeling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club, President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he would consider pardoning embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams, declared th...
Dec 16, 2024
Chrystia Freeland's resignation letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from the Liberal cabinet on Monday, posting her resignation letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on social media. Here is the letter: "Dear Prim...
Dec 16, 2024
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...