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Mark Carney makes global headlines from tariffs to Canadian sovereignty
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S. P...
Mar 14, 2025
The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed "illegal aliens" on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration int...
Mar 14, 2025
Germany foreign minister voices strong support for Canada's territorial sovereignty
LA MALBAIE, Que. - Germany's foreign minister is sending a strong message of support to Canadians, after a muted response from Ottawa's peers to U.S. President Donald Trump's economic threats and talk...
Mar 14, 2025
Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike
EDMONTON - A standoff is brewing between Alberta's government and the province's biggest and oldest craft brewery. Big Rock Brewery, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fee...
Mar 14, 2025
Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government's plan to double a deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers needs to be reconsidered, says the association for the province's Realtors. Increasing the tax wou...
Mar 14, 2025
RCMP say more victims possible after four assaults alleged at Alberta daycare
SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. - Alberta RCMP say there could be more victims after four assaults allegedly took place at a daycare just west of Edmonton. Parkland RCMP say they received a complaint of an assaul...
Mar 14, 2025
Quebec aluminum towns aren’t feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs
MONTREAL - Mayors of Quebec aluminum towns say they are confident their regions can withstand the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on the metal by U.S. President Donald Trump, with many saying it's busines...
Mar 14, 2025
Joly talks tariffs with U.S. Secretary of State at G7
WASHINGTON, Ont. - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said Friday she has spoken with her American counterpart about tariffs and trade as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to target Canada with ...
Mar 14, 2025
Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" an...
Mar 14, 2025
Joly ends foreign ministers' meeting in Quebec with 'strong G7 unity' on Ukraine
LA MALBAIE, Que. - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said Friday that G7 countries are unified in their support for Ukraine, as she and her peers endorsed a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Rus...
Mar 14, 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...