Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Petition calls for federal party leaders to get top-secret security clearance
OTTAWA - An electronic petition on the parliament website calls on the House of Commons to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top-secret security clearance. It says the reason is...
Feb 08, 2026
As men's health enters the national conversation, advocates call for co-operation
OTTAWA - The upcoming launch of a national strategy on men's and boys' health is a positive sign that men's well-being is becoming part of the mainstream conversation in Canada, advocates say - even a...
Feb 08, 2026
Canada bolsters Arctic security and Inuit ties with new Nuuk consulate: Anand
NUUK - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand wrapped up a three-day trip to Greenland and Denmark on Saturday, promoting deepening economic and security ties between the three countries. Canada will co...
Feb 07, 2026
QuickSketch: Rob Lantz, P.E.I. Premier-designate and Tory leader
CHARLOTTETOWN - A look at Rob Lantz, who was elected leader of the Progressive Conservatives of Prince Edward Island on Saturday, also becoming premier-designate in the process. A record number of bal...
Feb 07, 2026
Alberta premier responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold funding for judges if her government doesn't get more say on their appointment on Saturday, saying it's a negotiating tactic. ...
Feb 07, 2026
Ontario Liberals announce date to select new leader, kicking off race
TORONTO - The Ontario Liberal Party says it will select a new leader on Nov. 21, an announcement that kicks off its third leadership race since 2020. Several politicians, both provincially and federal...
Feb 07, 2026
Keeping her 'eye on the ball': Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
WASHINGTON - Kirsten Hillman hasn't written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat - soon to be Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. - may already have a title picked out: "Diplo...
Feb 07, 2026
Rob Lantz wins leadership race, will be next P.E.I. premier
CHARLOTTETOWN - Rob Lantz will become the next premier of Prince Edward Island after winning the Progressive Conservative party leadership at its convention Saturday. Lantz ran against Mark Ledwell fo...
Feb 07, 2026
Quick facts about Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing ambassador in Washington
WASHINGTON - Canada's Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman is ending her term in February. Here are some quick facts about the top diplomat in Washington who has stickhandled the Canada-U.S...
Feb 07, 2026
Candidate says he plans to run for Conservatives in Poilievre's former riding
OTTAWA - Blair Turner, a police officer from the Ottawa area, says he plans to run for the Conservative nomination in Pierre Poilievre's former riding of Carleton. Turner ran for the Tories in Ottawa ...
Feb 06, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...