Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Farm groups sign letter calling for renewal of North American trade deal
Nearly 100 groups representing Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector have sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in a show of support for a full, 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-M...
Dec 10, 2025 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Hoekstra downplays fears of Trump administration meddling in Canada's politics
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is downplaying concerns that America's new national security strategy could lead to his government supporting politically aligned parties in Canada. Wh...
Dec 10, 2025
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in O...
Dec 10, 2025 The Bank of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Bank Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold at 4.5 per cent on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Air Transat continues suspending flights as strike deadline looms
TORONTO - Air Transat passengers face a second day of uncertainty, as the airline could suspend all flights by the end of the day as it prepares for a possible strike. The Air Line Pilots Association,...
Dec 09, 2025 An Air Transat plane is seen as an Air Canada plane lands at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on Thursday, May 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Federal government to table bill to protect children, address gender-based violence
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce legislation today that aims to better protect children and address gender-based violence. The Justice Department is touting the measures as "genera...
Dec 09, 2025 Minister of Justice Sean Fraser speaks with reporters before caucus on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Ottawa's budget bill proposes to end free postage for people who are blind
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals' budget bill currently making its way through Parliament contains a small amendment to Canada Post's legislation that could spell the end of a critical service providing ...
Dec 08, 2025 A Canada Post mail carrier delivers a package on their route in Montreal on Wednesday, Nov.13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025
OTTAWA - Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty. The...
Dec 08, 2025 Statistics Canada says the prevalence of household food insecurity was slightly lower and stable during the pandemic years as it fell to 8.5 per cent in the fall of 2020 and 9.1 per cent in 2021. (The Canadian Press)
Trump says 'We'll see' on whether to restart trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump answered "we'll see" when he was asked Sunday whether he'd resume the trade talks he halted with Canada earlier this year. Trump made several comments about th...
Dec 08, 2025 President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, walk the red carpet before the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
Canada's draw for next summer's World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tail. The Canadian men, ranked 27th in the world, drew No. 17 Switzerland, the fifth-ranked team in Pot 2 and th...
Dec 05, 2025 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, speaks as he stands on stage with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and President Donald Trump during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
CALGARY - The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in ille...
Dec 05, 2025
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