Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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AFN votes on way forward after $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal is defeated
OTTAWA - The executive team from the Assembly of First Nations will meet in the coming days to discuss how to proceed with new negotiations for a child welfare reform deal after chiefs voted against t...
Oct 18, 2024
N.B. election: Blaine Higgs says Indigenous people ceded land 'many, many years ago'
MONCTON, N.B. - New Brunswick is "ceded" land, the province's Progressive Conservative leader said Friday on the campaign trail, highlighting his party's position regarding a major lawsuit involving F...
Oct 18, 2024
Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is "absolutely confident" the majority of Liberal MPs still support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader. Her comments at a press conferenc...
Oct 18, 2024
Defence minister announces nearly $65 million in aid to Ukraine
OTTAWA - National Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is sending $64.8 million in military aid to Ukraine. Blair made the announcement at a NATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels where Ukrain...
Oct 18, 2024
Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction
JASPER, ALTA. - The Alberta and federal governments are putting a combined $5.5 million toward attracting tourists to the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta. A July wildfire destroyed one-third of th...
Oct 18, 2024
Indian diplomats 'clearly on notice' after high commissioner expulsion: Joly
OTTAWA - Canada isn't ruling out expelling additional diplomats from India, Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly suggested Friday following bombshell allegations that Indian diplomats in Toronto, Otta...
Oct 18, 2024
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG - Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab...
Oct 18, 2024
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see tobacco companies pay out billions of dollars would do little to prevent future generations from becoming ...
Oct 18, 2024
Alberta government announces new rules for municipal political parties, donations
EDMONTON - Alberta has announced new regulations that will once again allow corporate and union donations in local elections. The move by the United Conservative Party government reverses a ban brough...
Oct 18, 2024
'Bit of a lone wolf': New Brunswick Tory Leader Blaine Higgs seeks 3rd term in office
FREDERICTON - The past two years have not been easy for New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs, but he has proven resilient. Faced with a mutiny from within his own party over his ...
Oct 18, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Speeding tickets three months after the fact are no deterrent
Sarah Mills says photo radar tickets that come from Calgary months after the offence is not going to teach anyone a less...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, May 5
8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...