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Eby says exit of Robinson from B.C. NDP is 'humbling,' but disagrees on antisemitism
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby said he was reflecting on his leadership after the "humbling" resignation of former cabinet minister Selina Robinson from the NDP, citing allegations of antisemitism in th...
Mar 07, 2024
Marineland guilty of charges for keeping 3 bears in cramped quarters
TORONTO - Marineland has been found guilty under Ontario's animal cruelty laws of three charges related to its care of three black bears, which lived in cramped quarters with little access to water fo...
Mar 07, 2024
Nova Scotia bill to consolidate two municipalities moves forward despite opposition
HALIFAX - Provincial legislation to allow a contentious merger between a town and neighbouring county in northeastern Nova Scotia went through a committee stage Thursday without change. The all-party ...
Mar 07, 2024
Saskatchewan premier announces more education spending to address teachers dispute
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government will put up millions of dollars in new education funding to help resolve a bargaining impasse with teachers. The teachers, however, say they...
Mar 07, 2024
Ontario budget set for March 26; minister says no tax increases
TORONTO - Ontario's finance minister says he will present the province's next budget on March 26 with no tax increases. The fiscal plan will outline how the government is "rebuilding Ontario's economy...
Mar 07, 2024
Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country, says a report released Thursday by a national non-pro...
Mar 07, 2024
Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers
OTTAWA - An Ontario court judge will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial, she announced in a decisi...
Mar 07, 2024
Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production
OTTAWA - Canada is giving two weapons manufacturers millions of dollars to come up with a plan to make more 155 mm ammunition as the war in Ukraine drags on. Defence Minister Bill Blair made the annou...
Mar 07, 2024
More Black women say abortion is their top issue in the 2024 election, a survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than a quarter of female Black voters describe abortion as their top issue in this year's presidential election, a poll out Thursday from health policy research firm KFF reveals...
Mar 07, 2024
Biden to call in State of the Union for business tax hikes, middle class tax cuts and lower deficits
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is going into Thursday's State of the Union address with an expanded plan to raise corporate taxes and use the proceeds to trim budget deficits and cut taxes for ...
Mar 07, 2024
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, May 6
Evan welcomes Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to tackle the current hot topics in the province on Wednesday, plus discuss...
