Murray Wood: Gas gains and gas pains
Governments are raking in higher resource revenues thanks to high oil prices. Murray Wood says if that's a justification...
Governments are raking in higher resource revenues thanks to high oil prices. Murray Wood says if that’s a justification for a tax break, should it also be a reason to ask the industry to give consumers a break?
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
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- Taxpayers federation looking to province, Ottawa, for relief at the pumps
Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:
Tues., Aug. 11: Toasts Not Tariffs is the name of a coalition of U.S. liquor companies trying to convince Donald Trump his unprovoked trade war with Canada is hurting Americans. Murray Wood says they have the… proof.
Mon., Aug. 10: Murray Wood reflects on some oddly sensitive language at the Rider game around doffing headgear for the anthem. Wood says fans should take their hats off for what is one of the great eras in the team’s history.
Fri., Aug. 7: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes big profits for oil companies as our gas prices shoot upwards.
Thurs., Aug. 6: Murray Wood says there’s a reason there’ll never be another Lloyd Robertson in Canada, and it isn’t just because of the changing media landscape.
Wed., Aug. 5: Murray Wood says a Regina mosque’s weekly call to prayer is creating a real-life Venn diagram of religious freedom, backlash, and just not wanting to be bothered by loud sounds.
