Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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Ottawa still mulling over bonus for CEO of CBC, but won't make decision public
OTTAWA - The Liberal government said it has not yet made a decision about whether it will grant a bonus for the head of CBC after the public broadcaster eliminated hundreds of jobs. But because of the...
Aug 16, 2024
Woman charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley's family through sale of Graceland
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property before a judge h...
Aug 16, 2024
Ottawa says U.S. move to tighten border rules for asylum seekers in line with law
WASHINGTON - The federal government says procedural changes planned by the United States to tighten rules for asylum seekers coming from Canada are in line with the Safe Third Country Agreement. Immig...
Aug 16, 2024
Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions o...
Aug 15, 2024
Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo
OTTAWA - Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consul general in New York. The 12 room, five-bedroom apartment located on Park Avenue was listed Thursday at over $1...
Aug 15, 2024
Donald Trump says he's 'entitled to personal attacks' on Kamala Harris
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he thinks he's "entitled to personal attacks" on his Democratic rival, saying he's "very angry" at Vice President Kamala Harris beca...
Aug 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September. Smith said the new policy requiring parents to consent...
Aug 15, 2024
Bloc leader says he is shocked by millions in 'juicy' bonuses awarded to CBC execs
OTTAWA - The $18.4 million CBC/Radio-Canada awarded in bonuses to its employees this year is shocking, Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet said. He also said bonuses at the public broadcaster ar...
Aug 15, 2024
Conservative MP calls for emergency committee meeting to study violence against women
OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament is calling for an emergency meeting to launch a study on violence against women. Michelle Ferreri has written a letter to fellow MPs on the House of Common...
Aug 15, 2024
Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food and housing prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federa...
Aug 15, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heart...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...