Sarah Mills: Driver education shouldn't just be for high-school students
A soon-to-be learner driver in Sarah Mills' house is making her pause and think about some of the bad habits drivers dis...
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B.C. premier says working with Ottawa can feel like 'beating our head against a wall'
HALIFAX - Canada's premiers on Tuesday lamented what they said was the federal government's lack of teamwork on important files from housing to school lunch programs, with British Columbia's premier s...
Jul 16, 2024
Muslim charity calls court ruling on audit a green light for government overreach
OTTAWA - A major Muslim charity is calling a new court ruling a green light for government overreach after losing its latest bid to halt a Canada Revenue Agency audit. The Muslim Association of Canada...
Jul 16, 2024
Alberta, B.C. toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers
EDMONTON - The Alberta-British Columbia wine fight appears to be coming to an end. The premiers of both provinces announced Tuesday a one-year deal to again allow Albertans to directly order wine from...
Jul 16, 2024
Iran threat prompted increased protection of Trump, Saturday attack appears unrelated, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - A threat from Iran prompted the U.S. Secret Service to boost protection around Donald Trump before Saturday's attempted assassination of the former president, though it appears unrel...
Jul 16, 2024
Ottawa says deal reached with Saskatchewan on carbon levy money owed
REGINA - The federal government says it has reached an agreement with Saskatchewan over the province not paying carbon levy money to Ottawa, though the case may still end up in court. National Revenue...
Jul 16, 2024
N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is criticizing municipalities for their decision not to request an emergency alert during flooding last week that killed a 13-year-old boy and caused extensive dam...
Jul 16, 2024
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
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Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 21
On Tuesday, Evan speaks with Premier Scott Moe from the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit, explores nuclear power ...