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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Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorship applications until 2026
OTTAWA - Canada is pausing private refugee sponsorships from groups of five or more people and community organizations to help clear a backlog of applications. The notice was published on the Immigrat...
Nov 29, 2024
John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC amid drone-spying scandal
TORONTO - In the end, John Herdman saw the writing on the wall and walked away from it. Embroiled in the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal that has already cost Canadian women's coach Bev Priestman h...
Nov 29, 2024
Oath to monarch now optional in Yukon after council refused pledge to King
DAWSON CITY, Y.T. - A day before his investiture ceremony, Darwyn Lynn stared at a copy of the Oath of Allegiance to King Charles he was required to take to officially take on his new role of councill...
Nov 29, 2024
Manitoba says ankle bracelets will cover more communities, help more victims
SELKIRK, Man. - The Manitoba government is expanding its use of ankle bracelets to monitor criminals and suspects released on court-ordered conditions. The bracelets, launched in Winnipeg in August to...
Nov 29, 2024
Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's words in latest non-confidence motion
OTTAWA - The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next week that is focused on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words, as they try to convince the New Democrats to bring down the ...
Nov 29, 2024
Feds announce $758 million to help TTC buy new subway trains
TORONTO - Ottawa says it will provide hundreds of millions of dollars to help Toronto buy new subway trains for its aging fleet. A year ago, Ontario and the City of Toronto each committed $758 million...
Nov 29, 2024
Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and calling on Israel to not undermine the United Nation...
Nov 29, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump meeting in Florida, source says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate Friday night, a source confirmed to The Canadian Press. Trudeau's plane landed in West Palm B...
Nov 29, 2024
Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau does not appear willing to budge on his plan to send a $250 rebate to "hardworking Canadians," despite pressure from the opposition to give the money to seniors ...
Nov 29, 2024
Hit man offered $100,000 to kill Montreal crime reporter covering his trial
MONTREAL - Political leaders and press freedom groups on Friday were left shell-shocked after Montreal news outlet La Presse revealed that a hit man had offered $100,000 to have one of its crime repor...
Nov 29, 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
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...