Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Quicksketch: Who's who in the NDP leadership race
WINNIPEG - The next NDP leader will be announced on Sunday. There are five candidates on the ballot and voting concludes Saturday. Here's a quick look at the candidates and how the last six months hav...
Mar 28, 2026
Quebec's public pension fund manager named in New Zealand class-action lawsuit
Quebec's public pension fund manager, the Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec, along with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are among the targets of a class-action lawsuit filed by employees of...
Mar 27, 2026
Feds launch early retirement program for public servants after months of delay
OTTAWA - Public servants who are eligible for the federal government's early retirement incentive can now apply for it after waiting months for the program's launch. The program - part of the governme...
Mar 27, 2026
Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to Prime Minister Mark Carney
OTTAWA - Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another Liberal MP cast doubt on China's labour practices. On Thursday, MP Michael Ma a...
Mar 27, 2026
Global Affairs laying off highest-skilled diplomats, union says, as GAC sets targets
OTTAWA - The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its highest-skilled diplomats, while asking other envoys moving across continents to wai...
Mar 25, 2026 The Lester B. Pearson Building, the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada, is pictured in Ottawa, on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
Union president asks Canada Post workers to reject tentative agreement
OTTAWA - The head of the union representing 55,000 Canada Post workers is calling for the employees to reject a tentative contract agreement in a vote this spring, even though a majority of the nation...
Mar 24, 2026
Meat processing company fined $40,000 after worker injured while handling rifle
A meat processing company is facing a hefty fine in relation to a workplace injury involving a rifle, which dates back to 2023. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace...
Mar 24, 2026 According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Valley Meat Processors pleaded guilty to one violation of the province’s occupational health and safety regulations in Rosthern Provincial Court on March 11. (650 CKOM file photo)
Federal union denounces CRA decision to end tax drop boxes, calls for reversal
OTTAWA - A federal union is warning the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to get rid of drop boxes as a method to file taxes will reduce access to services for hundreds of thousands of Canadians. The a...
Mar 24, 2026
Public servant 'scared' to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA - A federal public servant says she's "scared" to take up the government's early retirement offer after being told that she owes the government about $10,500 because of a mistake in her pay fil...
Mar 22, 2026
If you changed jobs last year, here's how it might affect your taxes
Landing a new job or being laid off from your current position can be life-changing - whether it's an exciting transition, a tough stretch or a chance at a fresh start. But months after the dust settl...
Mar 20, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
