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Quicksketch: A look at Canada's next governor general, Louise Arbour
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour has been named as Canada's next governor general to replace Mary Simon, who was appointed to the role in 2021 on the advice of former prime minister Justin Trudeau. She is expec...
May 05, 2026
Scholar tracks uptick in Iran threats on diaspora, others question deporting official
OTTAWA - A scholar researching transnational repression says he's seeing an uptick in Iran's regime threatening diaspora in Canada, as experts suggest Ottawa get tougher on countries targeting communi...
May 05, 2026
Competition Bureau says Keyera-Plains natural gas liquids deal would hurt industry
CALGARY - The Competition Bureau says Keyera Corp.'s proposed $5.15-billion purchase of Plains All American Pipeline LP's natural gas liquids business is likely to harm energy producers and stifle inv...
May 05, 2026
New Brunswick should enshrine into law the right to clean water, lawyer says
FREDERICTON - An environmental lawyer urged New Brunswick lawmakers on Tuesday to make the province the first in Canada to enshrine the right to clean water into law. Richelle Martin, one of three law...
May 05, 2026
Federal finance minister approves EQB deal to buy PC Financial from Loblaw
TORONTO - Canada's seventh-largest bank has secured its final regulatory approval to buy PC Financial from Loblaw Cos. Ltd., clearing the way for the transformative deal. EQ Bank owner EQB Inc. said T...
May 05, 2026
PM Carney expected to name new governor general today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general today at a press conference in Ottawa. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the prime mini...
May 05, 2026 Governor General Mary Simon speaks with a student before they plant messages in a heart garden on the grounds of Rideau Hall on National Indigenous Peoples day, Friday, June 21, 2024 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
N.B. Liberals table bills on tax credits, patient safety, Tories say it's just 'housekeeping'
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government has introduced legislation it says will stimulate investment in small businesses and improve patient safety across the health-care system. The Liberals kicke...
May 05, 2026
Vigil held on Parliament Hill for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Bridget Tolley said the thought of coming to Parliament Hill on Tuesday morning was overwhelming. "I cried this morning, because I didn't want to be here. I don't want to be here, but I have ...
May 05, 2026
Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Frchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break - and October's general election. ...
May 05, 2026
New Ontario law capping resale prices frustrates season ticket holders
TORONTO - Ryan Van Horne has had season tickets for the Toronto Raptors for 12 years but for the first time, he's considering ending his streak. That's because Ontario legislation that came into effec...
May 05, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Volunteers are the beating heart of Saskatchewan
There are so many people who step up for organizations in our province, creating events and moments that wouldn't happen...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 19
**WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS 8:30 - After four months, the U.S. and Iran seemed closer than ever to an agreement, an M...