Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
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China tells US to close Chengdu consulate in growing spat
BEIJING - China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to their lowest level ...
Jul 23, 2020
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
WASHINGTON - Bowing to the coronavirus threat, President Donald Trump on Thursday scrapped plans for a four-night Republican National Convention celebration in Florida that had been set to draw more t...
Jul 23, 2020
Movie theatres implore studios: Release the blockbusters
NEW YORK - A long time ago in a pre-COVID universe far, far away, blockbusters opened around the globe simultaneously or nearly so. In 1975, "Jaws" set the blueprint. Concentrate marketing. Open wide....
Jul 23, 2020
Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, DC
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department inspector general said Thursday that it will conduct a review of the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C., fol...
Jul 23, 2020
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
WASHINGTON - Just days before the end of an enhanced unemployment benefit, the nation got another dose of bad economic news Thursday: The number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits last week ...
Jul 23, 2020
Friends share Powerball jackpot win, keeping 1992 promise
MENOMONIE, Wis. - A western Wisconsin man will share his millions in lottery winnings with a longtime friend because of a promise they made to each other nearly three decades ago. Friends Tom Cook and...
Jul 23, 2020
WHO chief upbraids Pompeo over 'unacceptable' allegations
GENEVA - The director-general of the World Health Organization upbraided U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday for "untrue and unacceptable" allegations during the coronavirus pandemic after...
Jul 23, 2020
Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released from prison
NEW YORK - A judge on Thursday ordered the release of President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer from prison, saying the government retaliated against him for planning to release a book critical ...
Jul 23, 2020
AP-NORC poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks
LOS ANGELES - Three out of four Americans, including a majority of Republicans, favour requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes, a new poll finds, reflecting fresh alarm over ...
Jul 23, 2020
Taylor Swift will release surprise album 'Folklore' Friday
NEW YORK - While in isolation, Taylor Swift has created a new album and is releasing it Friday. The pop star made the surprise announcement Thursday on Instagram. "Folklore," her eighth record, comes ...
Jul 23, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, May 7
8:30 - Yesterday, Regina city council approved the deal that would see Brandt Properties purchase part of REAL District....
