Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy ...
May 01, 2026
Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing in more than $9.4 million in the last quarter, though the Liberals are closing the gap. El...
May 01, 2026
Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers' rights. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said fining airlines is a...
May 01, 2026
Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday said he's still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. The president didn't offer details about the proposal but told reporters as h...
May 01, 2026
Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
MONTRAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for childr...
May 01, 2026
U.S. secures contract to sell artillery rocket systems to Canada: Pentagon
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon says it has secured a billion-dollar contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for Canada and other allie...
May 01, 2026
Supreme Court affirms law that curbs spy watchdog members' parliamentary privilege
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of legislation that limits the ability of members of a spy watchdog committee to use their parliamentary privilege to speak out. T...
May 01, 2026
'Denial of care': Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
TORONTO - Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug prescriptions, mental health counselling, dental services, vision care and health equipment - including wheelchairs - as changes...
May 01, 2026 Asylum seekers line up to enter Olympic Stadium Friday, August 4, 2017 near Montreal, Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Bank of Canada head 'encouraged' by Ottawa's efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's "encouraged" by the federal government's efforts to diversify the economy and protect it against increasingly common shocks to global trade. He ...
May 01, 2026 Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, poses for a portrait prior to an interview at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa in this Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Prince Edward Island drops controversial bill that would have softened ethics rules
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservatives have abandoned a much-criticized effort to soften conflict of interest rules that would have allowed a lobster fisher to serve in cabin...
May 01, 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...