Murray Wood: The new phone books are here!
Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but t...
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Justice minister says controversial online harms bill to be split in two
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Arif Virani says the Liberal government will split up its contentious online harms bill, putting a priority on passing measures to fight child sex predators. Virani says the ...
Dec 04, 2024
Canadians warned to use caution in Korea after martial law declared, lifted
VANCOUVER - Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in South Korea to avoid demonstrations and exercise caution after the country's president imposed an hours-long period of martial law. The situat...
Dec 04, 2024
Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks
OTTAWA - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it's sent another round of counter-proposals to the federal mediator appointed to help it reach a deal with Canada Post as a countrywide strike nears...
Dec 04, 2024
Democrat Adam Gray captures California's 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Democrat Adam Gray captured California's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final U.S. House contest to be decided this year. Gray'...
Dec 04, 2024
AP Race Call: Democrat Adam Gray wins election to U.S. House in California's 13th Congressional District, beating incumbent John Duarte
Democrat Adam Gray won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Republican Rep. John Duarte. The race was a rematch of the 2022 midterm election, which was one of ...
Dec 03, 2024
State memorial planned for former B.C. premier John Horgan
VICTORIA - A provincial state memorial service for former British Columbia premier John Horgan will be held later this month in Colwood, west of Victoria. Horgan, who died in November after his third ...
Dec 03, 2024
Former Edmonton Elks CEO to head athlete safety committee after fighter's death
EDMONTON - Alberta's sport minister says the former head of the Edmonton Elks football team will lead a committee tasked with improving athlete safety in combative sports. Joseph Schow says Victor Cui...
Dec 03, 2024
Canada again supports UN motion critical of Israel, citing two-state solution
OTTAWA - Canada has again breached its years-long policy and voted in support of a United Nations motion critical of Israel, based on concerns about the viability of a two-state solution. "The dynamic...
Dec 03, 2024
Results of Alberta town's crosswalk vote reflects democratic process: mayor
An Alberta mayor says his town's vote to ban decorative flags and crosswalks from public property reflects democracy in action, while others say it's a step in the wrong direction. More than 1,100 res...
Dec 03, 2024
Manitoba government promises trade office in U.S. capital to boost economy
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to open a trade office in Washington, D.C., in the new year to deal with threatened United States tariffs and promote investment opportunities in provinc...
Dec 03, 2024
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Sarah Mills: It's time to embrace 24 Sussex Drive
The home of Canada's prime minister is steeped in history and shouldn't be left in disrepair. Sarah Mills says the desig...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 29
8:30 - The Saskatchewan NDP says the Sask Party government is using profits from gaming and lotteries to help cover loss...