Murray Wood: The fascinating phenomenon of people's laps
Who knew one's lap was so interesting? Murray Wood wonders: Do those folks really think we don't know they're texting be...
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A look at Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Leader Doug Ford
TORONTO - Doug Ford, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, has called an early election. He leads the party for a third consecutive campaign. Born: November 20, 1964. Early years: F...
Jan 28, 2025
A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles
TORONTO - Marit Stiles has led the Ontario New Democratic Party since 2023. Born: Sept. 20, 1969. Early years: Stiles was born in St. John's, N.L., and grew up on a small farm outside the city where h...
Jan 28, 2025
Here are three key issues to watch for in the Ontario election campaign
TORONTO - Ontario voters are set to head to the polls in a rare winter election. Premier Doug Ford has already been framing the snap election, coming right before an anticipated federal vote, as neces...
Jan 28, 2025
Former foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy calls for a diplomatic reset for Canada
OTTAWA - Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy says Ottawa's current approach to foreign policy has run out of road. "Maybe it's a good thing we're having an election, because now it'...
Jan 28, 2025
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
NEW YORK (AP) - Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wi...
Jan 28, 2025
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
NEW YORK (AP) - Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wi...
Jan 28, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador appoints team to broker final energy deal with Quebec
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's government has appointed a team for the next round of negotiations with Hydro-Qubec, as the provinces' public utilities work to hammer out a sweeping ene...
Jan 28, 2025
Oklahoma proposal requires parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child's U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposed rule approve...
Jan 28, 2025
Highlights of the foreign interference commission's final report
OTTAWA - After 18 months of hearings and testimony from more than 100 witnesses, the Commission on Foreign Interference released its final report Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights: - Commission...
Jan 28, 2025
DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently
HONG KONG (AP) - Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocki...
Jan 28, 2025
OPINION
Sarah Mills: A pseudo-royal tour does not clarify the King's position
Prince Harry and his wife held an event at a charity they support in the U.K. With crowds, police and walkabouts involve...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 16
On Friday's show, Evan talks to political columnist Brian Lilley about the issues Canada is facing. Plus, keeping farmer...