Sarah Mills: Saskatchewan's throne speech a blueprint for... what?
The Government of Saskatchewan has laid out its legislative plans for the year ahead, but Sarah Mills says families meas...
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Bank of Canada's 1st rate hike in three years won't be the last, economists argue
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years on Wednesday as it tries to get ahead of looming price hikes. The central bank's policy rate ...
Oct 28, 2026
Scott Gillingham re-elected as Winnipeg mayor in local elections held across Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Scott Gillingham was re-elected as the mayor of Winnipeg on Wednesday after a campaign largely dominated by issues ranging from housing to public safety. Unofficial results showed Gillingha...
Oct 28, 2026
Doerkson tells of 'productive conversation' with Carney on supercharging B.C. economy
VICTORIA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has spoken with British Columbia's incoming premier to discuss how to seize major economic opportunities. Carney says on social media that he and Lorne Do...
Oct 27, 2026
Drawn lot decides mayor of Lytton, B.C., after votes are tied at 45 each
The new mayor in Lytton, B.C., a tiny village razed by a raging wildfire in 2021, has been determined by the drawing of lots after a tied election. The village says Jennifer Thoss is the winner in a p...
Oct 27, 2026
There has been 'limited progress' in Canada-U.S. trade talks: Canadian official
OTTAWA - A Canadian official says there has been "limited progress" made in recent trade talks with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday acknowledged talks had intensified slightly...
Oct 27, 2026
Privacy commissioner opens investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach
Canada's privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a reportedly massive Crime Stoppers data breach as police departments across the country have paused accepting tips through the platform. T...
Oct 27, 2026
Alberta government tables bill to end public sector hiring policies based on DEI
EDMONTON - Alberta is looking to end public sector hiring practices aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion. A government bill tabled Tuesday, if passed, would prohibit a number of public bodies from...
Oct 27, 2026
New Brunswick says mining sector back on the rise, signs deals on reviving old mines
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government announced progress on a pair of mining projects officials see as proof the sector is back on the rise in a province where it used to be an economic cornersto...
Oct 27, 2026
RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money laundering
EDMONTON - Mounties looking into an Alberta health-care spending scandal are investigating potential fraud, breach of trust and money laundering. The information is contained in court documents filed ...
Oct 27, 2026
Youths tell trial of climate change toll, from anxiety to flood and heat impacts
VANCOUVER - Sadie Vipond says she was just seven years old when she began noticing the impacts of climate change. Now a 20-year-old plaintiff in Canada's first youth-led climate trial, Vipond describe...
Oct 27, 2026
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Sarah Mills: 'Associate member' is wrong wording in any Canada-EU pact
It appears Canada officially tying itself to Europe isn't part of what any future trade relationship looks like. Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 30
On Friday's show, Evan talked about how the political change in B.C. might impact Saskatchewan oil. Plus, helping those ...