Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Liberal energy minister promises ban oil furnaces for new builds
OTTAWA - Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced an intention to ban the installation of oil furnaces in new construction as early as 2028. The federal government's planned phase-out of heati...
Jul 16, 2024 The federal government’s planned phase-out of heating oil would be paired with more financial support for Canadians to purchase and install heat pumps instead. (The Canadian Press)
Canada drops $9M on NYC luxury condo for consul general's official residence
OTTAWA - Canada has spent $9 million for a luxury condo in Manhattan to be used as the official residence for its consul general in New York. Global Affairs Canada says a previous New York City reside...
Jul 16, 2024
Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of taking bribes in cash and gold and acting as Egypt's foreign agent
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all counts at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a for...
Jul 16, 2024
Investment regulator imposed $14M in enforcement penalties in latest fiscal year
TORONTO - Canada's investment product regulator says it imposed more than $14 million in fines and other financial enforcements in its last fiscal year. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization...
Jul 16, 2024
Media companies win court injunction against sports-streaming pirates
OTTAWA - Major broadcasters have won a court injunction to prevent internet pirates from illegally streaming live sports events to online viewers. A newly released Federal Court ruling says the anonym...
Jul 16, 2024
TC Energy's US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
CALGARY - A free trade arbitration tribunal has tossed out TC Energy Corp.'s claim that it is owed US$15 billion in damages as a result of U.S. President Joe Biden's cancellation of the Keystone XL pi...
Jul 16, 2024
'Make America Safe Once Again': Republicans talk crime, celebrate Trump's resilience
MILWAUKEE - Three days after the Saturday shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, Republican party faithful streaming through the streets of downtown Milwaukee were turning the episode into ...
Jul 16, 2024
Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden told NBC News in an interview airing Monday that it was a "mistake" to say he wanted to put a "bull's-eye" on Republican nominee Donald Trump, but argued that the...
Jul 15, 2024
Trump shooting: Legault rectifies remarks that Quebec has no political violence
HALIFAX - Premier Franois Legault was forced to clarify remarks he made Monday when he appeared to forget recent history in asserting that Quebec politicians didn't face political violence similar to ...
Jul 15, 2024
Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province's northwest. A statement from B.C.'s Min...
Jul 15, 2024
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...