Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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NDP blocks Conservative channel change, forcing abortion debate
OTTAWA - A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access this morning sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own wor...
Dec 05, 2024 A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access this morning sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words against him. NDP MP Heather McPherson in House. (The Canadian Press)
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum, steel to raise revenues by $473M: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel will increase federal revenues by $473 million over five years. In October, the fe...
Dec 05, 2024
The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?
While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure...
Dec 05, 2024
'In a good spot': Bachynski calls first executive committee meeting a success
Mayor Chad Bachynski said he thought the first executive committee meeting of his term went well. Regina's new councillors and mayor gathered at city hall for the first meeting of the term on Wednesda...
Dec 05, 2024 Chad Bachynski was elected as Regina’s new mayor on Nov. 13, 2024. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre
MONTREAL - The Montreal massacre, which took place 35 years ago on Friday, sparked a national discussion about violence against women and drove major public policy changes, especially around gun contr...
Dec 05, 2024
'Insulting': Intimate partner violence study cut short as Ontario eyes early election
TORONTO - Victims of intimate partner violence and their supporters are upset after early election speculation forced an Ontario legislative committee to cut short what was supposed to be an exhaustiv...
Dec 05, 2024
Alberta information watchdog concerned as warnings about government bill not heeded
EDMONTON - An Alberta government bill proposing changes to freedom of information rules has passed third and final reading in the legislature despite the province's information and privacy watchdog wa...
Dec 04, 2024
Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs agreed Wednesday to launch new negotiations with Canada over child welfare after voting down a $47.8 billion deal in October. Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations also...
Dec 04, 2024
Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation launched after ...
Dec 04, 2024
Bill to force new Quebec doctors to stay in province raises legal questions: expert
MONTREAL - Proposed Quebec legislation to force new doctors to practise in the province's public system for five years after they graduate could potentially violate Charter-guaranteed rights to freedo...
Dec 04, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
On Thursday's show, Evan discussed the new downtown arena developments, gets the latest on the Iran/U.S. conflict and Sh...