Murray Wood: The fascinating phenomenon of people's laps
Who knew one's lap was so interesting? Murray Wood wonders: Do those folks really think we don't know they're texting be...
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Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run
OTTAWA - The group that added dozens of candidates to the ballot in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's riding in the recent federal election is planning to do the same in the upcoming byelection. ...
May 5, 2025
Canada's resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief
OTTAWA - The global head of Amnesty International is calling on Ottawa to bring the same intensity it has used to call out U.S. tariffs and annexation threats to also call out breaches in human rights...
May 5, 2025
Faqiri family demands answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations
TORONTO - The family of a mentally ill man who died in a provincial jail is demanding to know if the Ontario government has implemented any recommendations that came out of a coroner's inquest, saying...
May 5, 2025
Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget
TORONTO - Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has offered a first glimpse at his upcoming budget, announcing an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit. Bethlenfalvy says that his budget, se...
May 5, 2025
Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize 'nation-building' Highway 401 tunnel
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seeking Prime Minister Mark Carney's support for his idea to build a tunnel under Highway 401. Ford sent the prime minister a letter Monday setting out a series ...
May 5, 2025
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address Mo...
May 5, 2025
B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA - B.C. MP Don Davies will be the interim leader for the New Democratic Party of Canada, chosen by the party's national council Monday evening. Former leader Jagmeet Singh announced his resignat...
May 5, 2025
Quebec Conservative leader to seek vacant Arthabaska seat in eventual byelection
VICTORIAVILLE - The leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec has formally announced his intention to seek a seat in the legislature by running in the riding of Arthabaska when a yelection is eventua...
May 4, 2025
Seven foreign policy challenges facing Mark Carney that aren't about Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has many foreign policy issues on his plate - and they're not all about U.S. President Donald Trump. Here are six of the key challenges Ottawa will be navigating in...
May 4, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Friday, May 2, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Trump says 'highly unlikely' U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada, though he maintains he will continue to push to make Canada the 51st ...
May 4, 2025
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Sarah Mills: A pseudo-royal tour does not clarify the King's position
Prince Harry and his wife held an event at a charity they support in the U.K. With crowds, police and walkabouts involve...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 16
On Friday's show, Evan talks to political columnist Brian Lilley about the issues Canada is facing. Plus, keeping farmer...