Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Parts of Calgary airport closed due to damage from hail and heavy rainfall
CALGARY - The Calgary International Airport says parts of its domestic terminal building are closed due to damage caused by hail and heavy rainfall. The airport says in a post on social media the work...
Aug 06, 2024
Canada again upgrades advisory for Israel to highest risk level
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada is again telling Canadians to avoid all travel to Israel, citing an unpredictable security situation due to ongoing regional conflicts. The advisory issued Saturday says...
Aug 03, 2024
Historic B.C. mining town of Barkerville to reopen following wildfire threat
BARKERVILLE, B.C. - The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is set to reopen Friday after a nearby wildfire forced residents and tourists to evacuate the region earlier this month. The hist...
Jul 31, 2024
WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines
WHITEHORSE, YUKON - WestJet and Whitehorse-based Air North have announced a new agreement that will allow single-ticket travel across both airlines' networks. A statement from WestJet says the new "in...
Jul 29, 2024
Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it running on a vintage railway north of ...
Jul 26, 2024
U.S. relaxes planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries
OTTAWA - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has rolled over on plans to require dog owners crossing the border from Canada to fill out onerous paperwork this summer, the agency announced Monday. The...
Jul 22, 2024
Five things to know about Quebec's unique, two-week-long construction holiday
MONTREAL - It's one of Quebec's many idiosyncrasies that in the dog days of summer, when everyone wishes they were on holiday, virtually the entire construction industry and a good chunk of the rest o...
Jul 19, 2024
U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption
OTTAWA - After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of ra...
Jul 17, 2024
Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country
Parks and public spaces across the country teemed with flag-waving revellers on Monday as thousands of people marked Canada Day, with many - including newly minted citizens - celebrating the unique pr...
Jul 01, 2024
NDP's Ashton pays back some money from Christmas trip initially billed to taxpayers
OTTAWA - A New Democrat member of Parliament has paid back a portion of the thousands of dollars she spent on a Christmastime trip for herself and her family that was paid for with public money. The f...
Jun 29, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...