Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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N.B. Liberal leader on defensive, says Bathurst residents are 'differently educated'
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Liberal leader is on the defensive for comments she made on a podcast months ago that her opponents charge make northern residents in the Bathurst area seem uneducated. I...
Oct 09, 2024
Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations
OTTAWA - Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. Internation...
Oct 09, 2024
Higher rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among transgender people: study
TORONTO - Serious mental health disorders and thoughts of suicide are more prevalent among people who are transgender or gender diverse in Canada, researchers say. Their study published recently in th...
Oct 09, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP continues focus on health care in election campaign
The Saskatchewan NDP appears to be continuing its focus on health-care issues during the provincial election campaign, with party candidates set to hold press conferences today outside hospitals in th...
Oct 09, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's key strategist on addiction recovery to exit role
EDMONTON - One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's key advisers and the driving force behind the province's recovery-focused addiction treatment policy is leaving the job. In a social media post Tuesd...
Oct 08, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP promises $1B for health care; Moe proposes disability help
REGINA - Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has promised to invest more than $1 billion into health care to help a system struggling with staffing shortages, while Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party has p...
Oct 08, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP leader commits $1B in health funding if elected premier
REGINA - Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is promising to invest $1.1 billion to help fix a health system struggling with staff shortages and long waits for care. Beck made the pledge as her party c...
Oct 08, 2024
Foreign doctors' skills will be assessed while they care for Nova Scotia patients
HALIFAX - A new program to more quickly integrate internationally trained doctors into Nova Scotia's health system is set to begin in the new year. Premier Tim Houston announced Tuesday that a new Hal...
Oct 08, 2024
Redhead Equipment commits $150,000 to 'Equip the Vic' campaign in P.A.
A Saskatchewan company is stepping up to help improve services at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital. Redhead Equipment announced a $150,000 commitment to the $40 million "Equip the Vic" campaign. The ...
Oct 08, 2024 A design render of the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Acute Care Tower. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Flu, COVID immunization clinics start Oct. 15 in Saskatchewan
Immunization clinics for this year's influenza and COVID-19 vaccines begin in one week in Saskatchewan. The clinics will be up and running on October 15 at multiple locations around the province, offe...
Oct 08, 2024 Appointments can now be booked for the influenza and COVID immunization clinics, which begin on Oct. 15 around the province. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...
