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Sarah Mills: Booze battle doesn’t appear to be paying off for Canada

By CKOM News Oct 9, 2025 | 7:23 AM

Recent stats from the United States show a massive drop in alcohol exports to Canada, but as Sarah Mills argues, that doesn’t necessarily mean it has helped Canadian consumers.

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Wed., Oct. 8: Despite her best efforts, Sarah Mills still can’t seem to win when it comes to getting tickets to next year’s World Cup in North America. But despite the long struggle, she may have finally found an in.

Tues., Oct. 7: Mark Carney is trying to end the trade battle with Donald Trump, but Sarah Mills says until Trump hears more of the American story on tariffs and their detrimental effects, Carney’s trip to DC may be for nothing.

Mon., Oct. 6: Regina is considering a 50 per cent surcharge for non-residents registering for leisure activities. As Sarah Mills argues, municipalities facing budget shortfalls have to make the money somehow.

Fri., Oct. 3: Alberta and Saskatchewan are behind a proposal for a new pipeline, but with Quebec and B.C. already applying the brakes, Sarah Mills says national unity and the “elbows up” attitude are falling apart.

Thurs., Oct. 2: Yet another set of traffic lights is going up in Regina, and it’s close to three other traffic lights and two feeder roads. It has Sarah Mills asking if more lights are the answer to our traffic woes.