Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission
HOUSTON - Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflected on his historic Artemis II lunar mission on Thursday, saying it left him with a powerful sense of his connection to all of humanity. "Small and pow...
Apr 16, 2026
In the news today: Liberal policy convention, MP crosses the floor, High travel costs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal a...
Apr 09, 2026
Fuel surcharges on certain flights land at Regina airport
With oil prices continuing to surge due to the conflict in the Middle East, some flyers departing from Regina may see additional charges added to their ticket purchases. Some Canadian airlines, includ...
Apr 08, 2026 Regina airport CEO James Bogusz said if the price of oil remains high, travellers can expect to pay more for airfare “through surcharges, baggage fees, or just higher base fares.” (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. worker in Saudi Arabia says conflict in Middle East making travel more challenging
A Saskatchewan man working in Saudi Arabia says for him, the hardest part of the conflict in the region isn't fear on the ground - it's figuring out how to get home. Douglas Tompson, a Saskatoon-based...
Mar 30, 2026 Douglas Tompson said he is still looking forward to coming home to Saskatchewan, even if that means returning to a flat tire and sticker shock at the gas pumps. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
It was supposed to be a joyful family reunion, but instead a British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma, her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her hom...
Mar 28, 2026
Sarah Mills: Canadians travelling to the U.S. are down dramatically
Sarah Mills says Mexico and Europe became a destination for Canadians in January, showing the elbows-up approach is having some longevity. The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and ...
Mar 26, 2026
Report finds beloved Alberta T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct
A structural checkup on Tyra the Dinosaur has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles - but is otherwise far from extinct. The estimated medical bill for the 25-me...
Mar 26, 2026
Eby says he will sell B.C. as 'stable jurisdiction' during trade trip to China
VICTORIA - A trade delegation headed by British Columbia Premier David Eby will travel to China later this year in an effort to drum up business for the province. The premier says the trip will focus ...
Mar 20, 2026
N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province's cuts to arts will hurt the economy
HALIFAX - One of Nova Scotia's newest Oscar winners says the provincial government's decision to cut funding for arts and culture will not only impact the development of young talent, but will also hu...
Mar 18, 2026
Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government last fall. The premier and a few members of her staff had travelled to Saudi Arabia an...
Mar 17, 2026
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...